Test positivity, emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths are increasing as expert warns: ‘It’s still dangerous’

Summary

Covid cases are surging across the U.S. post-holidays, with rising test positivity, hospitalizations, and deaths, while booster uptake remains low.

Only 21.4% of adults and 10.3% of children have received the latest booster, leaving vulnerable groups, including the elderly, at higher risk.

Experts warn of continued dangers from Covid, including long Covid and economic impacts, as the virus has not yet reached an endemic state.

With uncertain federal priorities, researchers stress the importance of monitoring infections, updating vaccines, and using preventive measures to mitigate future waves.

  • henfredemars@infosec.pubEnglish
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    5 days ago

    Same. Too much insurance not covering anything bullshit and I don’t have a few hundred dollars to dump on this because of paying hundreds and hundreds of dollars for the insurance that doesn’t do anything. It speaks to the absolute failure of a healthcare system. I have half a mind to just go uninsured. Then maybe I can afford the vaccines at least as a first line of defense against illness. It’s not like I’m not gonna get shrecked for ten bajillion dollarys by the insurance company if I actually got sick anyways.

    I see the other comment though and will try a CVS.