News Is this the fifth COVID-19 wave? Experts fear we may simply come to call it ‘winter’ November 12, 2021 Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY Comments Off on Is this the fifth COVID-19 wave? Experts fear we may simply come to call it ‘winter’ COVID-19 case counts are up in nearly 30 states, especially in the north. Experts say the latest surge underscores the virus is here to stay.