Summer 2024 COVID Cases Growing In Texas, But Why?

Data recently released has revealed that COVID-19 cases across the nation are on the uptick. Texas is no stranger to these issues. Here's what is known at the time of writing.

Rises In COVID-19 Cases Seen In The Lone Star State

As reported by KXAN, the CDC has a system to detect where the disease is being found. Using wastewater systems, they are able to track any growths of COVID-19. Sadly, it looks like most of the nation, excluding New York, is facing higher than normal levels of the disease.

At the time of writing, Texas has a "very high" rating. This is due to 19 sites reporting signs of the disease. But what exactly could be the reasoning for the increase in cases?

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Austin Public Health Reveals What Could Be The Cause

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According to Austin Public Health, they stated to KXAN that growth could be caused by due to a variety of factors:

Possible reasons include that people tend to socialize and travel more in the summertime...Additionally they likely have decreasing immunity from vaccinations that were obtained during the previous fall or winter.”

Further information from the CDC states that the multiple variants of the disease are also contributing to cases reported.

The number of cases received by the Texas Department of State Health Services are considered a "voluntary basis." This is due in part to the fact that as of March 2024, the state no longer is required to document confirmed or probable cases.

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What Do I Do If I Lose My COVID-19 Vaccination Card?

When you get your COVID-19 vaccine, you're handed a card that details the date, manufacturer variety, and location of your dose. If you're getting one of the two-dose vaccines (Pfizer or Moderna), you'll need that card to coordinate your second and final dose. But even with the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine and even after getting the second shot, you'll need to keep that card in a safe place.

While nationwide vaccine mandates aren't a thing at the present time, there are a variety of times you might need that card even after completing the vaccine process. Many schools (primary, secondary, and higher education) are requiring the COVID-19 vaccine similar to other vaccinations. Additionally, some entertainment venues and mass transportation are requiring either proof of a negative COVID test or the vaccine card.

So what happens if you lose it? Relax. There are ways of obtaining a replacement - and they differ slightly whether you've lost it before getting both doses or after.

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