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health-covid-191 year ago

"Comparing Recent COVID Deaths to Early Pandemic Months in California"

A recent analysis of COVID-19 deaths in California shows a shift in demographics, with older and White individuals now making up a larger proportion of the victims compared to the early months of the pandemic. The overall death toll has significantly decreased, with older age groups being more vulnerable. Additionally, the racial breakdown of COVID-19 deaths has flipped, with White individuals now accounting for a larger percentage of deaths compared to Latinos. Experts attribute these changes to increased immunity through exposures and vaccines, as well as disparities in vaccination rates and political influence.

via The Mercury News|
#california#covid-19-deaths#demographics
health-covid-192 years ago

Global COVID Deaths Approach 10,000 in December, Driven by Holiday Gatherings and New Variant

The World Health Organization reported nearly 10,000 COVID-19 deaths in December, with a surge in hospitalizations and ICU admissions, largely attributed to holiday gatherings. The JN.1 variant is now the most commonly reported globally and is more adept at infecting vaccinated individuals. The WHO urges governments to maintain surveillance, provide vaccines and treatments, and advises precautions such as testing, vaccination, mask-wearing, and ventilation. Respiratory infections are on the rise globally, and the CDC recommends updated vaccines to increase protection against the JN.1 variant.

via The Washington Post|
#covid-19-deaths#health-covid-19#hospitalizations
health2 years ago

"California's Annual Death Toll Hits Four-Year Low, Defying Expectations"

California is projected to have the fewest annual deaths in four years, with the number of deaths from all causes expected to fall under 300,000. The decline is primarily due to fewer COVID-19 deaths, with the virus killing over 18,000 people at this time last year compared to close to 6,000 deaths so far this year. The lower death projections indicate that COVID-19 is becoming an endemic disease alongside flu and pneumonia. However, respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are on the rise in the Bay Area. Public health officials are implementing new ways to track and inform the public about respiratory viruses, including the release of a new respiratory virus dashboard by the California Department of Public Health. Despite lower COVID-19 deaths, heart disease and cancer continue to be the leading causes of death in California.

via The Mercury News|
#annual-deaths#california#covid-19-deaths
health2 years ago

CDC Data Reveals Majority of Reported COVID-19 Deaths Not Directly Attributed to the Virus

New data shows that nearly 99% of the COVID-19 deaths reported by the CDC last week were not primarily caused by the virus. Only 1.7% of the deaths had the virus listed as the main cause. The primary causes of death continue to be cancer and heart disease. Weekly COVID-19 deaths have dropped significantly since the peak of the pandemic, but cases have recently increased due to the emergence of new variants. Florida and Maryland have the highest COVID-19 death rates, double the national average. Health experts are concerned about the rise of new variants and are encouraging people to get the updated booster shot when available.

via New York Post |
#booster-shot#cdc#covid-19-deaths