Dr. Ashish Jha predicts ‘modest’ COVID wave in US this summer

Brown University’s Dr. Ashish Jha predicts a ‘modest’ COVID wave to hit the United States this summer, peaking in early to mid-August. Dr. Jha anticipates two COVID waves annually – a summer wave and a larger winter wave. Monitoring COVID levels in wastewater, he noted a 50% increase in infections over the past two months. Despite the pandemic phase nearing its end, Dr. Jha emphasizes the importance of annual vaccinations and improved treatments to effectively manage the virus.