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U.S. COVID winter hospitalizations expected to surpass this summer's peak

Tue, 2023-01-03 15:24 — mike kraft

Covid’s winter surge is poised to exceed summer peak Even if Covid will be little more than a nuisance for many on an individual level, others who may not realize the virus remains a threat to them — particularly older people — might also be shrugging off the risk. Andrew Joseph STAT

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Why some adults aren't getting the COVID booster, a third of parents oppose school mandates --New polls

Fri, 2022-12-16 15:21 — mike kraft

New poll shows why some adults aren't getting the COVID booster The most common reason vaccinated people aren't getting a COVID booster is that they don't think they need one, a survey found. ABC News ABC News

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More than a third, or 37%, said they didn't think the benefits are worth it. Another third, or 36%, said they were too busy or hadn't had time.

About a quarter said they didn't want to deal with bad side effects, while 17% said they were waiting to see if there would be a surge in their area first.

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U.S. Covid-19 cases are starting to rise amid flu and RSV outbreaks

Fri, 2022-12-16 14:56 — mike kraft

Flu and RSV hit hard and early; now, Covid-19 is starting to rise | CNN Just when you thought it was safe for a holiday visit with your Auntie Mary and her fragile health, RSV and the flu reared their heads -- and now Covid-19 numbers are creeping up again. Jen Christensen CNN

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Americans' Out-of-pocket health costs spiked in 2021

Fri, 2022-12-16 00:10 — mike kraft

Patients' health care spending spiked in 2021 Out-of-pocket health spending grew by 10.4% in 2021, the fastest growth rate since 1985. Caitlin Owens Axios

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China's COVID scare sparks run on flu medicines, test kits as far away as Australia

Thu, 2022-12-15 13:29 — mike kraft

China's COVID scare sparks run on flu medicines, test kits as far away as Australia The rising alarm over COVID-19 spreading in China was felt in pharmacies in Hong Kong, Macau, and in some neighbourhoods in Australia, as people hunted for fever medicines and virus test kits to send to family and friends on the mainland. Stella Qiu,Sophie Yu Reuters

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China's COVID spike not due to lifting of restrictions - WHO director

Wed, 2022-12-14 17:40 — mike kraft

China's COVID spike not due to lifting of restrictions - WHO director GENEVA (Reuters) -COVID-19 infections were exploding in China well before the government's decision to abandon its strict "zero-COVID" policy, a World Health Organization director said on Wednesday, quashing suggestions that the sudden reversal caused a spike in cases. The comments by the WHO's emergencies director Mike Ryan came as he warned of the need to ramp up vaccinations in the world's No. 2 economy. Speaking at a briefing with media, he said the virus was spreading "intensively" in the nation long before the lifting of restrictions. YahooNews

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t's Time to Wear a Mask Again, Health Experts Say

Wed, 2022-12-14 15:20 — mike kraft

It's Time to Wear a Mask Again, Health Experts Say Masks are back, and, this time, they’re not just for COVID-19. A “tripledemic” of the coronavirus, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, sweeping through the United States has prompted several cities and counties, including New York City and Los Angeles County, to encourage people to wear a mask in indoor public spaces once again. Nationwide, COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations have spiked by 56% and 24%, respectively, over the past two weeks. The Centers for Disease Cont YahooNews

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Vaccine fatigue is leaving the US vulnerable to flu

Wed, 2022-12-14 15:06 — mike kraft

Vaccine fatigue is leaving the US vulnerable to flu | CNN The flu season ramped up early in the United States this year, but vaccination rates are far from keeping pace. Deidre McPhillips CNN

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China faces 'tough' zero-COVID exit, WHO says

Tue, 2022-12-13 23:24 — mike kraft

China faces 'tough' zero-COVID exit, WHO says China is facing a "very tough" time as it dismantles its rigid "zero-COVID" policy and allows people to live with the virus, posing challenges preparing hospitals and ensuring people are sufficiently protected, the World Health Organization said. Reuters Reuters

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Opinion: The Case for Cautious COVID Optimism This Winter

Tue, 2022-12-13 15:46 — mike kraft

The Case for Cautious COVID Optimism This Winter Several key factors mean that we're unlikely to face a major COVID-19 surge this winter, argue Drs. Michael Daignault and Monica Gandhi YahooNews

At this time last year and two years ago, daily new infections and covid-related hospitalizations were already accelerating at a fast clip. BQ.1 and BQ.1.1, the latest Omicron subvariants, came to comprise the majority of cases during a relative lull in the pandemic. Combined with a Thanksgiving Holiday that saw the most travelers since the pandemic started, there has been a steady increase in covid metrics.

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