Projected fatalities from COVID-19 in the U.S. to reach approximately 500,000 by mid-February
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director, Rochelle Walensky, has issued a grim prediction, citing reports from Almaty.tv, as reported by Lenta.ru. Walensky predicts that the U.S. could see half a million COVID-19 deaths by mid-February.
This prediction underscores the ongoing threat of COVID-19 to public health in the U.S., a significant increase from the current death toll of 397,532. The current COVID-19 case count in the U.S. stands at 23,923,474, a number that is significantly higher than the predicted half a million deaths.
Walensky's prediction is not reflective of the current state of the pandemic in the U.S., but rather, it is based on current trends and projections. The ongoing situation is being closely monitored by the CDC, and health officials are working diligently to assess and address the threat.
The prediction suggests that the U.S. is still struggling to control the spread of COVID-19. This struggle has been evident in several states, notably Florida under Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Ladapo. In recent weeks, these states have abolished COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other vaccination requirements, a move that has raised concerns among public health officials.
This approach, which also targets other established vaccination programs for elimination, coincides with changes in CDC leadership under pressure to downplay vaccine advisory recommendations. This coordinated move to reduce vaccination efforts rather than implement stricter public health measures to limit COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and death rates, is concerning to many.
Walensky has warned that this behavior will lead to high hospitalization and death rates in the U.S. She also stated that holiday travel in the U.S. is contributing to the ongoing consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the U.S. faces several "dark" weeks ahead, Walensky's prediction highlights the need for continued vigilance and adherence to public health guidelines. The ongoing threat of COVID-19 to public health in the U.S. is still being assessed and addressed by health officials, and the situation is being closely monitored by the CDC.
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