Cases are spiking because they have allowed the faulty rapid test (25% - 30%) to be included as true cases and have allowed "probable" cases and don't distinguish between repeat tests and individual tests in the case counts. The objectionable term is "spiking" and not gentle increase which is in dispute.

Hospitalizations have increased but not at the same rate as would be expected given the "spiking" along with the rush to the hospitals when someone is diagnosed. The media's fear mongering have forced very low symptomatic and asymptomatic cases among the healthy population to think they are going to die so they rush to the hospital. Hospital stays for covid treatment have shortened tremendously.

The curve of new cases will be inverse to the amount of vaccinations being distributed. March 1st is definitely in play for lacrosse.