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For now, wary US treads water with transformed COVID-19

Melissa Balanon
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The fast-changing coronavirus has kicked off summer in the U.S. with lots of infections but relatively few deaths compared to its prior incarnations.

COVID-19 is still killing hundreds of Americans each day, but for many people the virus is not nearly as dangerous as it was. It's easy to feel confused by the mixed picture: Repeat infections are increasingly likely, and a sizeable share of those infected will face the lingering symptoms of long COVID-19. Yet, the stark danger of death has diminished for many people.

How long the interlude will last is impossible to know. A new more dangerous variant could be around the corner.