The positivity rate has jumped to over 18% and could keep climbing, according to infectious disease experts. But hospitalizations remain relatively low, largely attributed to vaccinations and previous infections.

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The positivity rate has jumped to over 18% and could keep climbing, according to infectious disease experts. But hospitalizations remain relatively low, largely attributed to vaccinations and previous infections.