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As COVID-19 has become commonplace globally, domestic outbreaks are resurging, with the number of confirmed cases almost doubling compared to the previous week. Frontline ENT doctor Zhang Hong emphasized the transmissibility of the KP.2 variant and highlighted two symptoms that lead to nearly half of rapid test results being positive. The CDC warns of ongoing domestic outbreaks and predicts a peak in August or September, urging people to get vaccinated quickly. Dr. Zhang Hong also mentioned the discomfort experienced by most COVID-19 patients, with some developing long-lasting symptoms like abnormal smell, persistent cough, and long COVID, emphasizing the importance of preventive measures. Recent data from the CDC showed a rise in local COVID-19 cases and deaths among elderly individuals, stressing the importance of vaccination to reduce severe outcomes and mortality risk.
Source: YAHOO