COVID-19 hospitalizations in the United States have reached their lowest levels since the pandemic’s onset, indicating a positive trend.
Despite declining data reporting requirements and lingering public concerns, vaccination rates remain suboptimal.
Ensemble forecasts predict continued hospitalisation declines for the summer, albeit with the looming threat of new variants like KP.2.
1. COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US hit lowest levels since pandemic began.
2. Decline in hospitalizations prompts cautious optimism among experts.
3. New CDC data reflects significant drop in weekly COVID-19 hospitalizations.
4. Experts highlight importance of ongoing vigilance despite positive trend.
5. Concerns raised over diminishing COVID-19 data due to relaxed reporting requirements.
6. Vaccine uptake remains below optimal levels, especially for updated COVID-19 vaccines.
7. Ensemble forecasts predict continued decline in hospitalizations for summer.
8. Emergence of new variant KP.2 raises concerns, underscores need for vigilance.