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Fauci says most states should hit omicron peak soon, Massachusetts on the downslope as wastewater data shows progress
4 monthes ago | By Boston Herald
Most U.S. states should hit their omicron variant peak soon, Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Sunday as the Bay State and other New England states are already on the surge's downslope.
In Massachusetts, the daily average of COVID-19 cases has dropped by 62% in recent weeks as the Boston-area coronavirus wastewater data has plunged - a signal that fewer cases are on the way.
Most states across the country should follow this trend soon, said Fauci, who is President Biden's chief medical adviser, noting that most regions should reach an omicron peak by mid-February.
“Things are looking good,” Fauci...
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