Summer COVID surge Is here. Here’s what to knowWILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — COVID-19 cases are climbing once again this summer, with health experts saying the virus’s annual seasonal surge is already underway. Almost half of folks will get it, so that’s a very high transmission rate for any virus.” Health experts recommend taking simple precautions to reduce your risk of infection. These steps can help slow the spread of the virus and protect those who may be more vulnerable to severe illness.