Florida is one among the states where COVID KP.3 variant instances are increasing

Miami, Florida – A summer spike of COVID is occurring at hospitals all around South Florida, and the scene is playing out at hospitals across the country. Record travel across the country and indoor gatherings due to the heat are also contributing factors to this development.

According to Dr. Joel Haines of HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, the powerful variety that is currently in the lead is simply referred to as KP.3.

“These tests are coming back positive and positive at like a higher rate. It really is back and we’re seeing a lot more of it, so it’s important to stay aware,” said Haines. “It definitely is a little bit more infectious than some of the more recent waves we’ve seen, which is why we’ve seen such a high uptick in these numbers. We are hospitalizing more people, probably because of the number of people we’re seeing.”

Despite the fact that it is not nearly as severe as it was two years ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has observed that 21 states are currently experiencing extremely high levels of COVID.

Data tracking is not as specific as it used to be, but Florida is one of the states that falls into this category. Taking safeguards is essential, as evidenced by the statistics that the state has collected regarding wastewater.

COVID appears to reach its peak twice a year, according to Dr. Marcos Mestre of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and it has the same impact on children as it does on adults.

“COVID itself has been lasting longer and longer, especially in people with weakened immune systems,” said Mestre. “They’re getting the long COVID symptoms.”

As far as he is concerned, fever and cough are issues that should be monitored, but there are situations in which additional action might be required.