"hospitalizations"

The unvaccinated remain at a much higher risk of infection, hospitalization, and even death from COVID-19.

"When all of that perfect storm nature of vulnerabilities that are unique to the U.S. combine, youve got an outbreak of the virus that can quickly lead from increased cases to increased hospitalizations, which tax the local hospitals and health community," said Professor David Larsen.

New study data showed Pfizers experimental Covid-19 pill was highly effective at keeping patients out of the hospital, but less adept at erasing milder symptoms often associated with breakthrough infections.

South Africas surge in Covid-19 cases following the emergence of the omicron variant hasnt overwhelmed hospitals so far, prompting some cautious optimism that the new strain may cause mostly mild illness.

Alaskas case rate per 100,000 over the last week remains the highest in the nation, according to data by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The current 7-day moving average of daily new cases (133,056) increased 14.0 percent compared with the previous 7-day moving average (116,740), according to the latest CDC weekly report.

NEW YORK - The days upon ruthless days of battling covid-19 are such a blur that Joseph Lieber can't remember the exact date the military showed up at his hospital offering to help.