Weekly alert: New variants. New vaccine. What are people hearing?
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The CDC has confirmed two new COVID variants: EG.5 (Eris) and BA.2.86 (Pirola). EG.5 is now the most common variant, accounting for about 20% of cases.
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Six things about the new COVID-19 variant, EG.5
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Do you know what’s going on with the new COVID-19 variant, EG.5?
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What you need to know about the updated COVID-19 vaccines
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65% of iHeard panelists heard that COVID cases are rising (an increase from the previous week of +42%).
Here’s what you need to know about the updated COVID-19 vaccines. Share this with a friend or family member!
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Protect yourself from COVID-19
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1 in 5 St. Louisans reported practicing more COVID-related protective behavior – the highest rate practiced in the previous seven months (Feb 2023 – Aug. 2023).
Together, we can slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
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Protect yourself from COVID-19
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Have you been practicing more protective behaviors recently? Let us know in the comments!
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Protect yourself from COVID-19
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Since June 23, iHeard STL began asking iHeard participants if they have heard that “FDA advisers recommended an update to COVID-19 vaccines for the fall.” The number of respondents answering “yes” each week has steadily increased from 18% to 40% (the highest exposure rate to this information so far).
1 in 5 St. Louisans reported practicing more COVID-related protective behavior – the highest rate practiced in the previous seven months (Feb 2023 – Aug. 2023).
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