The fifth wave of the pandemic has caused a surge in COVID-19 cases in the U.S., sparking discussions about whether mask mandates should be brought back and the importance of getting people vaccinated against COVID-19.
More than two-thirds of the US population has tested positive for COVID-19, and 78 percent are infected with the BA5 variant of the virus, which is not only more contagious but also has more severe symptoms. However, health measures to prevent contracting the disease have been reduced over time.
And the use of masks, antibacterial gel, among other things, have been left behind, as people have had to return to normal; however, while precautionary measures lose importance, the virus advances.