A steep rise in Covid-19 cases in Europe should serve as a warning to the U.S.--Scientists say

‘Zero-Covid is not going to happen’: experts predict a steep rise in US cases this winter Total US deaths from Covid may reach 1 million by spring as vaccination rates remain lower than 60% the Guardian

A steep rise in Covid-19 cases in Europe should serve as a warning that the US could also see significant increases in coronavirus cases this winter, particularly in the nation’s colder regions, scientists say.

However, there is more cause for optimism as America enters its second pandemic winter, even in the face of likely rises in cases. ...

In the last three weeks, new cases have increased in several cold weather states across New England and the midwest. However, vaccines remain roughly 85% effective at preventing hospitalization and death. ...