Some scientists, like leading coronavirus expert Dr. Anthony Fauci, have referenced the possibility of a “second wave” of the coronavirus pandemic in the fall, following expected slower growth rates of COVID-19 cases during the summer, while infectious disease specialist Dr. Kent Sepkowitz suggests a “fourth wave” may already be upon us. Meanwhile, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield told The Washington Post Tuesday that a second coronavirus wave could put even more pressure on the U.S. healthcare system because it would be likely to coincide with the annual flu season, as some states announce they are preparing to gradually reopen. Here’s what you need to know.
To read further predictions about the second wave of the pandemic visit the following on Forbes:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/04/21/report-cdc-director-warns-a-second-coronavirus-wave-would-be-even-more-difficult/#43a55ce443d0
https://www.forbes.com/sites/marleycoyne/2020/04/02/the-us-may-be-heading-to-a-second-or-even-fourth-wave-of-the-coronavirus-epidemic-heres-what-that-means/#63f5372c16a0
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