A map from the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)The U. S. Census Bureau shows which states have seen the biggest increase in COVID-19 deaths in recent weeks.
The CDC continues to release updated data and maps showing other COVID-19 statistics, such as test positivity and hospitalizations, as well as deaths. The map shows that from Oct. 8 to Oct. 14, COVID-19 deaths increased by just 2. 5% nationally. , compared to last week, however, several states saw much larger increases.
The map shows Oregon saw the largest increase in COVID-19 deaths between Oct. 8 and Oct. 14, as of last week, with a 150% increase. Other states that saw increases during the same period included Arizona (90 percent), South Carolina (78. 6 percent), Michigan (33. 3 percent), Oklahoma (28. 6 percent) and Virginia (28. 6 percent).
In August and September, many fitness leaders warned of a potential surge in new COVID-19 cases during the fall and winter months.
“Fall and winter are a time when viruses that cause respiratory illness circulate more widely in the community. Prior to COVID-19, two viruses, influenza and RSV, were the leading causes of severe respiratory illness at this time of year,” the CDC said. he said last month.
“CDC expects this year to be similar to last year in terms of the total number of hospitalizations due to COVID-19, RSV, and influenza. As was the case last year, the total number of hospitalizations this year is expected to be higher than we expected in a country known prior to the COVID-19 pandemic,” the CDC added.
Last month, there was discussion about a possible return to mask mandates, after some hospitals and schools implemented those requirements for a short period. Health care systems in three California counties have also announced a return to mask mandates starting Nov. 1. .
The CDC also released recommendations on mask use in health care settings last month. He said, “During periods of higher levels of network transmission of respiratory viruses, facilities require everyone to wear a mask at the front of the facility to ensure greater compliance with regulations. respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette for those who are possibly contagious. “
Newsweek has reached out to the CDC’s email for comment.
While COVID-19 deaths are emerging in some states, the CDC’s map shows that nationally, COVID-19 hospitalizations declined 5% between Oct. 8 and Oct. 14, as of last week. In total, 16,158 COVID-19 hospitalizations were reported. CDC in the week ending Oct. 14.
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