CDC: Omicron becomes the majority (73%) of new COVID-19 cases in US
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CDC: Omicron becomes the majority (73%) of new COVID-19 cases in US.
Omicron has overwhelmed Delta and became mainstream, occupying 73% of new COVID-19 cases. in the U.S.
According to the latest federal estimates, the Omicron variant strain has become the main epidemic strain of the new coronavirus in the United States.
Currently, Omicron has accounted for 73% of all confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the sequence, which has skyrocketed from about 13% last week.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated on Monday (20th) that highly mutated Omicron has been detected across the United States and has surpassed the Delta virus strain.
In the week ending on the 18th, it is estimated that 73% of confirmed cases are Omicron infections.
CDC said that in many areas of the United States, Omicron accounts for more than 90% of people infected. Experts say they believe the true ratio is higher.
The CDC pointed out that the Delta virus strain, which was the main epidemic strain in the United States last week, now accounts for approximately 27% of confirmed cases in sequence.
The overall prevalence of Omicron has risen alarmingly, highlighting the possibility that this rapidly spreading virus strain may produce a wave of new infections, leading to doubts that the amount of care in the US health care system can be tight.
Although there is evidence that Omicron causes less severe illness than the Delta virus strain, the surge in infection rates may still overcrowd hospitals.
Texas health officials said that the first deaths related to the Omicron strain have occurred.
New York State reported on Monday for the fourth consecutive day that the number of new coronavirus diagnoses set a new high. 23,391 screening results were positive.
A little more than 4,000 people were hospitalized that week, down from the peak of about 19,000 in April last year.
The World Health Organization (WHO) said at the weekend that the number of infections caused by the Omicron virus strain will double every 1.5 to 3 days.
The United States is urging qualified individuals to receive supplemental doses as soon as possible to protect against Omicron.
The COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer Moderna said on the 20th that the third dose of Moderna can increase the level of antibodies against Omicron.
Pfizer and BNT said that laboratory studies have shown that their third season also helps neutralize Omicron.
The proliferation of Omicron has forced many companies to reconsider their plans to return to the office and hold investor meetings.
JPMorgan Chase voted last week to move the annual medical care seminar to be held next month to be held online.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) also said on Monday that it plans to postpone the meeting that was originally scheduled for next month in Davos, Switzerland.
CDC: Omicron becomes the majority (73%) of new COVID-19 cases in US
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