Summary

5 years after the U.S. declared COVID-19 a public health emergency, the virus remains a persistent threat, continuing to claim thousands of lives.

COVID-19 is now integrated into daily life, with predictable seasonal peaks and ongoing high rates of illness and hospitalization.

Low vaccination rates, particularly for updated vaccines, contribute to severe outcomes, including the development of long COVID, which affects a portion of survivors.

Ongoing virus mutations necessitate annual vaccine updates and public health measures, as experts warn COVID-19 may become more severe in future outbreaks.

  • Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io
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    5 hours ago

    “There have been 2,861 reported COVID-19 deaths in the world in the last 28 days, according to the WHO, with the U.S. making up 2,100 of those deaths. Hospitalizations and emergency department visits are also on the rise, and death rates for COVID-19 are at 1.8%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”

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      4 hours ago

      Not to worry - this time we are ready for it!

      I’m stocked on TP, bleach juice boxes, I’m avoiding contact with vaccinated libs, and I’ve got a crystal skull in every room in the house.

      • SanctimoniousApe@lemmings.world
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        21 minutes ago

        What’re you ready for? There’s nothing on the government web sites about any of this, so it’s all just a hoax!

        😡