Here are the places where COVID-19 is spreading the fastest right now

There was a huge spike in COVID-19 cases over the summer. Now the cases are spiraling, although some crisis states such as Colorado, Alaska and Michigan remain. A variety of factors influence these trends, from vaccination rates to the ups and downs of infections themselves.

As we all know, COVID-19 is a communicable disease that is transmitted through contact with others. There are a multitude of activities that increase the chances of catching the virus, making certain places more dangerous than others.

All of this depends on where you live and the current infection rate in your community, which you can easily find by Googling your city and the term “COVID cases”. Here are some of the most common places COVID-19 is currently spreading.

Restaurants and bars

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Restaurants and bars have often been linked to clusters of COVID-19, although again, where you eat is very important. While cities like New York require proof of vaccination to be able to eat indoors, other places don’t, putting people at higher risk. When eating or drinking around the house, consider all of your options: are you in a crowded room and people wear a mask most of the time? Are you sitting near an open door or window?

Small indoor parties

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While data from small gatherings is difficult to keep track of, the delta variant is believed to make it riskier to host gatherings with others, even if they are small. Buildings like schools and offices have stricter COVID-19 policies, making people less likely to get infected. It seems that people contract the disease during their free time, which is why it is important to meet with people who have been vaccinated if they choose to spend time indoors and without masks.

Crowded outside areas

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The benefits of nature cannot be overstated with COVID-19, but they still have their limits. In a crowded outdoor area, it’s difficult to keep your distance, especially if you don’t know the vaccination status of everyone involved.