The number of new Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations continues the rising trend, health officials said

Plano, TX – Nationally and locally, the escalating trend of new Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations persists. Local health authorities raised the danger rating from Green to Yellow last week. The danger rating was raised to Orange this week, which signifies great care.

The Dallas County Public Health Committee advises people that the county’s risk rating does not correspond to federal guidelines for pandemic preparedness.

Dallas County health authorities encourage everyone to use face masks inside and avoid crowded locations when the hazard level rises to orange.

According to the committee, this applies to everyone, even those who have been completely vaccinated and boosted.

It’s worth mentioning that the CDC raised the danger level to red last week, indicating a significant risk of community spread.

According to the New York Times Covid-19 tracker, there is a countrywide increase in new Covid-19 cases. According to the 14-day statistics, 130,073 new cases are recorded on a daily basis on average throughout the country, representing a 15% rise.

People are continually advised by health professionals to be vaccinated against the dangerous illness. Vaccination remains the most efficient method of combating the infection.

BA.5 is the most frequent strain in the nation right now. It is a highly infectious strain that is difficult to defend against by natural immunity or vaccination.