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Are COVID-19 Cases on the Rise Again?

Name: New York Health Authorities Report COVID-19 Cases Spiked 55% From 2 Weeks Ago
Uploaded: 2023-08-11T11:59:38
Duration: 101 s
Description: A new COVID-19 variant, "EG.5," is sparking an uptick in COVID-19 cases across the U.S.

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August 11, 2023

A new COVID-19 variant, "EG.5," is sparking an uptick in COVID-19 cases across the U.S. New York is reporting a 55% increase in COVID-19 cases from two weeks ago and there's a 12% increase in hospitalizations nationwide. Millions of Americans have been packing stadiums and movie theaters for this summer's big entertainment events, making it the perfect environment for COVID-19 to spread. Inside Edition's Les Trent has more.