Betsy Ladyzhets

The U.S. remains at a moderate point between surges. Following two months of clear declines, COVID-19 metrics now indicate a plateau, suggesting we are unlikely to see disease spread get much lower before a widely-anticipated winter wave begins. As I’ve said in previous weeks, much more virus is circulating during this lull than during true…

Following the same trends as the last few weeks, COVID-19 declines continue across all regions of the U.S. We are still in a lull of moderate spread between surges, making it a good time to stock up on safety supplies and prepare for the winter. Even with lower current infections, though, deaths and disability from…

In the U.S., COVID-19 spread remains on the decline across all parts of the country. While levels are still moderately high, this and the next couple of weeks are likely to have the lowest COVID-19 levels we see for a while (before an anticipated winter surge picks up). If you’ve been putting off appointments for…

COVID-19 spread is still declining from this summer’s peak, with wastewater and healthcare system data showing decreases across regions. Disease levels are unlikely to drop too much further, though, before a new variant and cold weather behavior contribute to a winter surge.