The daily number of COVID-19 cases reported in the nation has surged over the past two weeks, now surpassing 1 million, with 95% of them from the omicron variant. At such a rate, every week, over 2% of the entire population becomes infected.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports such data, as well as hospitalizations and deaths attributed to COVID-19. Hospitalization numbers continue to increase, now matching previous highs set in early 2021.
The big difference today is that vaccines are available to prevent severe outcomes, providing a layer of protection for our nation’s hospitals and health systems. Nonetheless, medical resources are being stretched to the breaking point, with embattled health care workers having to withstand the worst of the weight.
