US sees COVID variant NB.1.8.1 surge: Why are more than 300 people in America still dying from pandemic every week?

A new COVID-19 subvariant, NB.1.8.1, is spreading globally, with a recent surge in infections in Asia and detection in the US. Despite progress, COVID-19 continues to cause approximately 350 deaths weekly in the US, particularly among high-risk groups. Low vaccination rates, waning immunity, and underutilization of antiviral treatments contribute to these ongoing fatalities.