COVID-19 Hospital Admissions Surge Across States

A dozen states in the US have experienced a substantial increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, with Connecticut seeing the highest rise at 36%. However, overall hospitalizations have started to drop in recent weeks. The CDC has warned that even though rates seem to be plateauing, the upcoming fall respiratory virus season could lead to an increase in hospitalizations. The agency has urged everyone, including babies as young as 6 months, to get vaccinated. The FDA recently approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer. Amid a messy rollout, with reports of patients being charged high prices for the vaccine, the Health and Human Services Secretary has called for alignment in the goal of getting everyone vaccinated. Vaccines will remain free for most US residents, and coverage denials are being addressed by the government.