Zhao added, “For me, I think this vaccine should be dropped.” “There’s a big one here but: what Texas, Mississippi, other states are doing to get rid of the mask order and get rid of normal operations like everything else, is definitely coming to the side of the variables.”
Governors in Texas and Mississippi are among at least a dozen state leaders who have eased bans this month – many have opted for Covid-19 numbers and increased vaccinations.
New cases are still on a downward trend in the US and experts say more sustainable data – at least two weeks – is usually needed to identify the trend. But with so many different types circulating in the country, catching early warning signs can be key in limiting the continued spread.
U.S. Creating a ‘Perfect Storm’ view for a variety of spreads
There are so many types it’s hard to say.
But there is one that is “front and center,” said Dr. John H. Snyder, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. Said Michael Osterholm.
It is a B.1.1..7 variant, which was first found in the UK and is now available on CDC. According to the U.S. in a few weeks. Is projected to be the dominant variable in.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walenski said on Monday, “Our current model models … project or by the end of March, in early April, B1.1.7.7, will be the dominant type.” CDC Director Dr.
U.S. At least 4,690 cases have been reported in – and that probably does not represent the total number of cases across the country, but only those that scientists have discovered by analyzing positive samples. This variant has been found in at least 48 states, Puerto Rico and Washington DC.
“I think the next few weeks will be about B.1.1.7 and the race we have between the vaccine and the variant.” “Slow down as we are right now … We’re creating a complete storm scenario for the virus to spread.”
Different approaches to St. Patrick’s Day
Some Irish pubs in New Orleans have announced that they will not open for the celebration, citing concerns about the spread of Covid-19 and a ban on businesses.
The Irish pub of Finn MC Cool, located in the Mid-City area, wrote on Facebook on Monday that the crowd “will not obey us state and city rules.”
“We choose to be open and see everyone’s faces, doing so will put not only our employees but also the community at risk,” the post said.
New Reliance officials lifted further restrictions last week, allowing retail stores, restaurants, salons and other businesses to increase capacity by 75%. Bars, breweries, gyms and other venues are now operating at 50% capacity.
In Georgia, meanwhile, Savannah Mayor Van Jonas said Tuesday the city is open, while efforts to reduce the Covid-19 could be supported.
“It’s important to note that Savannah is wide open. We’re wide open. And we need to use masks the way we’re open,” Meyer said, noting how important St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are to the local economy. .
Despite the epidemic and the city-issued mask order, thousands of residents and tourists, some not masked and many not socially far away, filled the city streets and businesses over the weekend.
All states have vaccinated at least 10% of adults
Of the country’s population of 65 and over, more than a third are fully vaccinated and about two-thirds have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
In addition, all states have fully vaccinated at least 10% of their adult population.
But while vaccination has gained momentum, challenges – including vaccine shrinkage and disonformation – remain.
And the church could play a leading role in boosting the confidence of the Covid-19 vaccine, said National Institute of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins said Tuesday.
“Many of the people who may benefit the most, because they are at the highest risk of serious and fatal infections, are still lagging behind,” Collins said, speaking at Washington National Cathedral. Were born.
“Today you are putting all hope into action,” he said. “The end of the terrible suffering and loss of life from Covid-19, the hope of an end to the economic devastation it has caused, the hope that the vaccine will not only protect you, but also – if we do this together – – your family, your friends, your community. , Your nation, your whole world. ”
CNN’s Deedre McPhillips, Jamie Lynch, Gregory Limos, Gisela Crespo and Michael Nedelman contributed to the report.
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