COVID-19 Hospitalizations and Deaths Surge Amid Declining Vaccination Rates
Respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV, are increasing across the US, particularly among seniors and children.
- CDC reports a 30% increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations last month, with the highest jump among those 65 and older.
- Respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV, are surging across the US, particularly in NYC and Southern states.
- COVID-19 deaths have increased by 25% as hospitalizations continue to rise, with the HV.1 variant accounting for nearly 30% of cases.
- Vaccination rates are declining, with only 33% of seniors and less than 7% of children having received the updated vaccine.
- Respiratory viruses, including COVID-19 and flu, are increasing ahead of the holidays, leading to a rise in ER visits.