U.S. COVID Cases Rise For First Time Since January

The video discusses the recent 5% rise in COVID-19 cases, marking the first increase since January. The CDC director advises patience as travel increases, warning of potential upticks similar to Europe. Rising cases could lead to more hospitalizations and deaths. Over 1.5 million people traveled through TSA checkpoints, marking 11 consecutive days of high air travel.

What are the potential consequences of a rapid uptick in cases?

What was the significance of the 11th straight day mentioned in the text?