October 14, 2021 – Nearly 100 million Americans were unvaccinated in July 2021, which has now been reduced by 34% to about 66 million, President Joe Biden said on Thursday. These figures and others are proof that federal efforts announced this summer, including vaccine requirements, are working, he said.
“We are making important progress … but now is not the time to give up. We have a lot more to do,” Biden said in White House notes on the COVID-19 response and the vaccine program.
In addition to fewer unvaccinated people, Biden said there has been a 47% reduction in cases and a 38% drop in hospitalizations in the past six weeks. Profits are also reported across the country, with 39 countries experiencing a reduction in cases and 38 countries seeing a decline in hospitalizations.
The President then outlined a three-point plan to maintain progress in the fight against COVID-19:
- Do more to encourage the remaining 66 million Americans to be immunized. “It’s essential,” he said. Companies with vaccination requirements typically report that more than 90% of their workforce is immunized, he said.
- The government will continue efforts to protect vaccinated people. “This week, the FDA is reviewing data on Moderna and J&J amps. We expect a final decision in a few weeks … and that decision will be based on science,” he said, adding that 1 in 3 eligible adults are already got a booster shot.
- Continue policies to protect schools and students. Biden said 96% of school districts are fully open to personal learning, thanks to protective measures such as masks, testing and vaccinations.
Speaking about the children, Biden said: “I know that parents there are anxiously waiting for a vaccine for children aged 5 to 11. The good news is that the FDA and external CDC experts are ready to decide whether the vaccine is allowed for this age range in the next few weeks. “
“Let me end with this – the plan I set out in September is working. We are going in the right direction.” He added, however, that “we still have critical work to do.” Biden left without answering questions from reporters.
Foci: The reduction of the delta, the danger does not disappear
The increase in COVID-19 caused by the more contagious version of Delta appears to be declining as cases, hospitalizations and deaths are declining across the country, said Dr Anthony Foci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. COVID to the White House. -19 news briefing on Wednesday.
For the first time since early August, the United States estimates an average of less than 100,000 new cases of COVID-19 per day and reports less than 2,000 deaths per day.
“We had an acceleration. We had a peak … all three parameters – cases, hospitalizations and deaths – are declining. But we have to do better than that, “Foci said.
The pandemic is not yet under control, he said, adding that “the normal we all crave” is possible through higher levels of vaccination.
“Without a doubt, we can control,” Foci said. “It’s in our power and capabilities.”
The CDC has published an optimistic report
Hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 are expected to decline over the next four weeks, according to the CDC’s latest forecast released on Wednesday, which includes forecasts from 21 study groups across the country.
By November 6, 740,000 to 762,000 deaths from COVID-19 are projected in the United States, marking the third consecutive week of declining new deaths. The United States has reported 719,000 deaths so far.
Also during this time, the United States is likely to report up to 10,000 new hospitalizations for COVID-19, marking the fifth week of projected declines. About 64,000 patients with COVID-19 are currently hospitalized nationwide.
Clear differences by country
Alaska currently has the largest outbreak in the United States in terms of population, with 113 cases per 100,000 people, according to Axios. Public health officials are also tracking hotspots in the west and upper Midwest in Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Hawaii and Connecticut had the lowest workloads at the time, Axios reported, averaging 12 cases per 100,000. Nine other states and Washington, D.C., averaged 20 cases or less per 100,000 people, including the states in the south. who had huge delta variants, such as Alabama, Florida and Louisiana.
“The last message to all of us is always the same: Take care of yourself and the people around you,” he said. “Vaccination is the answer to get us in control.”