Colorado’s COVID-19 hospitalizations rose slightly this week, and some indicators suggested the virus may be spreading more widely again.
The numbers can fluctuate, so one week’s data may not represent a trend. Still, the fact that three of the four major indicators are trending up suggests Colorado may be seeing the effects of the XBB.1.5 variant taking over, said Beth Carlton, an associate professor of environmental and occupational health at the Colorado School of Public Health.
It’s not totally clear why wastewater data may be the exception, though it is older than the other data types, she said.estimated XBB.1.5 accounts for about 61% of cases nationwide and about 33% in the region including Colorado.
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