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Covid-19 deaths have more than doubled in five U.S. states

Fri, 2022-02-18 06:51 — mike kraft

Map: Covid-19 deaths have more than doubled in five states Track Covid death hot spots. NBC News

Omicron took a month and a half to match the death rate that the delta wave took nearly three months to reach.

The omicron variant, which has spread disease to tens of millions in the U.S. since late December, is now fueling a wave of Covid-related deaths. Average deaths have plateaued at close to 2,600 a day, the highest level since February 2021, according to NBC News’ tally.

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U.S. Child Covid-19 hospitalizations rose amid Omicron, especially among youngest children

Thu, 2022-02-17 05:32 — mike kraft

Child Covid-19 hospitalizations rose amid Omicron, especially among children too young to be vaccinated Covid-19 hospitalization rates among children increased as Omicron replaced Delta as the predominant coronavirus variant in the United States, especially among those under 5, who are not eligible to be vaccinated, according to a study published Tuesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Deidre McPhillips, CNN CNN

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Drug overdose deaths reach record high during pandemic

Wed, 2022-02-16 17:04 — mike kraft

Drug overdose deaths reach record high New data out Wednesday from the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that overdose deaths hit a record high last year. Monique Beals TheHill

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Experts have said the trend is likely to continue even after the pandemic's impact on daily life becomes less significant.

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COVID rates soar after Denmark lifts all restrictions --a warning to the U.S.

Wed, 2022-02-16 16:41 — mike kraft

In warning to U.S., COVID rates soar after Denmark lifts all restrictions In early February, to public jubilation, Denmark lifted the last of its restrictions on COVID-19. What happened next is instructive for the United States, as it prepares to travel a similar route. YahooNews

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Companies revert to more normal operations as COVID wanes

Wed, 2022-02-16 09:34 — FNUOvviyaa

Companies revert to more normal operations as COVID wanes NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days. Tyson Foods said Tuesday it was ending mask requirements for its vaccinated workers in some facilities. AP NEWS

NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.

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CDC expected to update mask guidance as early as next week

Wed, 2022-02-16 09:31 — FNUOvviyaa

CDC expected to update mask guidance as early as next week The agency is finalizing details even as most states have already lifted indoor mask requirements. NBC News

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to loosen its indoor masking guidelines to states soon, according to several people familiar with the matter. The agency’s update could come as early as next week...

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Analysis: Controlled studies ease worries of widespread long Covid in kids

Tue, 2022-02-15 07:32 — mike kraft

Controlled studies ease worries of widespread long Covid in kids Children are more likely to suffer from pandemic-associated symptoms than from infection-associated symptoms. School policies should reflect this reality. Patrick Skerrett STAT

Uncertainty about the effect of Covid-19 on children is gradually being replaced by reassuring news.

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Covid hospitalization hot spots across the U.S., in five charts

Tue, 2022-02-15 06:56 — mike kraft

Covid hospitalization hot spots across the U.S., in five charts Updated daily. NBC News

Covid-19 hospitalizations are starting to decline after a surge in December and January.

As of Friday, Feb. 11, all but three states and territories have seen a decrease in hospitalizations compared to two weeks ago, with Connecticut and Puerto Rico having the largest percentage drop. Alabama, Kentucky and West Virginia have the most population-adjusted hospitalizations in the country.

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