The NPR Politics Podcast A Heartbreaking Rise In COVID Cases Has People Worried Restrictions Will Return
Jul 21, 2021
COVID-19 cases are surging again in the U.S., raising fears of reimposed restrictions. Vaccination efforts are ramping up, yet a significant portion of adults remain unvaccinated. The White House grapples with how to boost vaccination rates while facing breakthrough infections among the fully vaccinated. Notably, Republican messaging on vaccines is shifting amidst the Delta variant's spread. Discussions also cover the CDC's guidelines on mask mandates, highlighting the ongoing debate over public health measures.
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Resurgence of COVID-19
- COVID-19 infections are rising again, especially in areas with low vaccination rates.
- Hospitals are filling up, and deaths are increasing due to the highly contagious Delta variant.
Vaccination Status and Outlook
- Vaccinated individuals have a much better outlook than unvaccinated individuals.
- The White House emphasizes this is a "pandemic of the unvaccinated."
Full FDA Approval for Vaccines
- The FDA should grant full approval to vaccines to encourage hesitant individuals.
- This could also make employer-mandated vaccinations easier.