Hospitalizations rise across the U.S. ahead of holidays

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Fri, 2021-12-17 18:14 — mike kraft

Covid-19 live updates: Hospitalizations rise across the U.S. ahead of holidays Public health officials warn that a winter surge caused by both the delta and omicron variants could have devastating outcomes. Washington Post

Hospitalizations are rising across much of the United States, leading public health officials to warn that a winter surge caused by both the delta and omicron variants could have devastating outcomes.

“For the unvaccinated, you’re looking at a winter of severe illness and death for yourselves, your families and the hospitals you may soon overwhelm,” Jeff Zients, the White House coronavirus coordinator, said at a news conference Friday.

Nationwide, hospitalizations increased by about 3 percent and deaths rose by about 7 percent over the past week. But some regions are seeing a much steeper rise.

Eighteen states and the District of Columbia have reported increases of more than 5 percent in new covid-19 admissions at hospitals in the past week. D.C. leads the nation with a 39 percent increase in hospitalizations. Connecticut’s covid-19 admissions have risen by 24 percent in the past week. New Jersey, Illinois, South Carolina, Alabama and Georgia each reported an increase of 11 percent or more. ...

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