Why younger patients are becoming severely ill with COVID-19
Demand for COVID-19 vaccine stalls in some parts of US
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With vaccination totals increasing and coronavirus cases declining across the country, many Americans are feeling a newfound sense of hope, that perhaps, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel.
However, health and government officials across the country are continuing to warn that the virus is still spreading among unvaccinated populations, with a larger share of younger Americans becoming infected, and in some cases, hospitalized with severe cases of the virus.
For the first time, patients between the ages of 18 and 64 now account for the largest cohort of the 37,000 total patients currently hospitalized with the virus. With more older Americans vaccinated, this marks the third week that the number of hospitalized individuals in the 65 and older age group has been smaller than both the 18-49, and the 50-64 age groups.
LA County reports another 200-plus deaths from COVID-19
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LA County reports another 200-plus deaths from COVID-19
The COVID-19 death toll continued its sharp rise on Wednesday, with Los Angeles County, again reporting more than 200 additional fatalities.
LOS ANGELES - The COVID-19 death toll continued its sharp rise on Wednesday, with Los Angeles County, again reporting more than 200 additional fatalities.
Health officials warn that while hospital admissions have leveled off slightly, medical centers are still overwhelmed a post-Christmas surge lies ahead. Hospitalizations are likely to increase for at least three weeks to come, and deaths will also remain disturbingly high, county Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said.