COVID-19 Activity Increases During Summer Period

Why it matters locally: An increase in COVID-19 activity nationally is likely to be reflected in New York, potentially impacting public health resources and local health advisories issued by the New York State Department of Health and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

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COVID-19 cases in the United States are showing an increase this summer. This trend reflects patterns seen in previous summers since the pandemic began. Public health experts have noted this uptick in activity. This occurs as other health-related news receives more prominent coverage.