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COVID-19 Positivity Hits 7.1% Amid Holiday Surge

1/8/2025

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COVID-19 positivity rates surged to 7.1% in the U.S. by December 28, 2024, with the Northwest facing the steepest climb. Hospitalizations spiked by nearly 30%, raising alarms about a possible wave of infections fueled by holiday gatherings. Alarmingly, just 21% of adults have received the latest booster, leaving many vulnerable.

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COVID-19 positivity rates surged to 7.1% in the U.S. by December 28, 2024, with the Northwest facing the steepest climb. Hospitalizations spiked by nearly 30%, raising alarms about a possible wave of infections fueled by holiday gatherings. Alarmingly, just 21% of adults have received the latest booster, leaving many vulnerable.