Coronavirus Cases Are On The Rise Again

The video discusses the Omicron PA 2 variant, which accounts for 72% of new COVID-19 cases in the US. Philadelphia reinstates indoor mask mandates, while other cities like New York and Chicago are observing case upticks but have not changed their rules. The US averages 31,000 new cases daily, with a 3% increase from two weeks ago. The Omicron BA2 variant is more contagious but less severe, and hospitalizations remain low. Public readiness for mask usage is highlighted, with expectations of future COVID waves similar to those in the UK.

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