Eau Claire City County Health Department seeing slight uptick in Covid cases – WQOW TV News 18

The years of social distancing and wearing masks daily are behind us but that doesn't mean the virus that prompted it all has disappeared.

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - The years of social distancing and wearing masks daily are behind us but that doesn't mean the virus that prompted it all has disappeared.

The Eau Claire City County Health Department is monitoring waste water data to determine where trends are with Covid. Their Communicable Disease Specialist, Rachel Mukai, said we are currently seeing a slight increase in Covid activity both at a state and national level.

"One of the possible factors that might be causing this slight increase is the new FLiRT variant also referred to as the KP variant of Covid. The FLiRT variant has not been shown to cause more severe disease, but because it is a new variant it does come with some increased spread," said Mukai.

Although we remain at a low level for Covid in local waste water, there are still things she recommends people due to stay healthy. Washing hands often, staying home when sick, moving large gatherings outside when weather permits, and getting your vaccines.

She said anyone six months and older can receive a booster shot. If you're feeling sick she recommends taking an at home Covid test.

For Eau Claire Covid-19 waste water data, click here.

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