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COVID-19 Resurgence in Bay Area Sparks Health Alerts

7/19/2025

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COVID-19 is making a comeback in the Bay Area, especially in San Francisco, driven by the new omicron subvariants, Nimbus and Spartus. Alarming levels detected in wastewater signal a surge in community spread. Although hospitalizations are on the rise, they remain manageable. Health officials urge residents to isolate if they show symptoms to safeguard the most vulnerable.

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COVID-19 is making a comeback in the Bay Area, especially in San Francisco, driven by the new omicron subvariants, Nimbus and Spartus. Alarming levels detected in wastewater signal a surge in community spread. Although hospitalizations are on the rise, they remain manageable. Health officials urge residents to isolate if they show symptoms to safeguard the most vulnerable.