It seems like everyone has COVID. Why this wave may be worse than official data suggests
Experts agree that there are probably more infections than the current surveillance systems can capture.
ByDeidre McPhillips, CNN, CNNWire
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 10:51AM
COVID-19 certainly didn't take a vacation this summer. Virus levels in the US have been on the rise for weeks, but it's hard to know exactly how widely it's spreading.
Federal data suggests that the current increases have stayed far below earlier peaks and notable surges. But judging by word of mouth among family, friends and coworkers, it can seem like everyone knows someone who's sick with COVID-19 right now.
"We have several folks down with COVID, unfortunately," one health-focused nonprofit told CNN when seeking comment for this story.
Rates of severe disease may be staying at relatively low levels, but experts agree that there are probably more infections than the current surveillance systems can capture.
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