Summer wave of COVID sweeping across the U.S., Massachusetts ranks high

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A summer wave of Covid is sweeping the U.S. with a new, highly contagious variant fueling the surge.

Three new variants of COVID, KP.2, KP.3, and LB.1 are spreading across the United States and as of right now, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Massachusetts is considered to have a high level of infection. There are 21 states considered to have very high levels of Covid, including Connecticut and New Hampshire.

Symptoms of Covid are generally also the same as flu-like symptoms including fevers, coughs, aches and pains, or fatigue. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you are encouraged to get tested. People who test positive do not need to isolate for five days and since the virus has been around for a few years, there are now treatments for the virus either orally or through an IV.

If you are older or immuno-compromised, it is encouraged you possibly think about masking, less gathering of large numbers of people and doctors also encourage people to keep up with the vaccinations.

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