Consider This from NPR The Omicron Wave Is Receding. What Happens Now?
Jan 28, 2022
As the Omicron wave recedes, COVID-19 case rates decline while deaths remain a troubling lagging indicator. Hospitals are still overwhelmed, facing challenges due to high unvaccinated case volumes. Public health experts ponder a future where the virus might be easier to manage. Some workplaces struggle with staffing shortages as employees cope with calling out sick or quarantining, causing disruptions reminiscent of last winter's crisis. Local news insights provide a snapshot of community responses amidst ongoing fluctuations.
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COVID Cases Declining
- COVID cases peaked two weeks ago and have fallen over 20%.
- Deaths lag behind cases and are still rising, but are expected to fall.
Regional Case Differences
- Cases are declining nationally, especially in the Northeast, Midwest, Florida, and Texas.
- Some areas, however, are still experiencing high case numbers.
Future of COVID
- New COVID variants are likely to emerge as the virus continues to replicate.
- Future outbreaks are expected to be more manageable with new vaccines and treatments.