Introduction
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the United States, a virus expert has warned that certain states may be at risk of a new wave of infections. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, has warned that states that have recently seen a surge in cases, such as Florida, Texas, and Arizona, may be the next to experience a spike in cases. He has urged people in these states to take extra precautions to protect themselves and their communities from the virus. To help people stay safe, Eat This Not That has compiled a list of tips and advice on how to reduce the risk of infection. From eating the right foods to avoiding certain activities, these tips can help you stay safe and healthy during the pandemic.
Virus May Strike These States Next, Warns Virus Expert
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the United States, one virus expert is warning that certain states may be at risk of a new wave of infections. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, recently warned that states such as Florida, Texas, Arizona, and California could be the next to experience a surge in cases.
Fauci’s warning comes as the number of cases in the United States continues to rise, with more than 2.5 million confirmed cases and over 125,000 deaths. The virus has already had a devastating impact on the country, with many states implementing strict social distancing measures and stay-at-home orders in an effort to slow the spread of the virus.
Fauci has urged people in these states to take extra precautions to protect themselves and their families. He recommends wearing a face mask when out in public, washing hands frequently, and avoiding large gatherings. He also recommends eating healthy foods and avoiding processed and sugary foods, which can weaken the immune system.
The virus expert also warned that the virus could spread to other states if people do not take the necessary precautions. He urged people to take the virus seriously and to follow the guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It is important for people to remember that the virus is still a threat and that it is important to take the necessary steps to protect themselves and their families. Eating healthy foods, avoiding large gatherings, and wearing a face mask when out in public are all important steps to take to help prevent the spread of the virus.
The coronavirus pandemic won’t be ending anytime soon, not with 65 million Americans still left unvaccinated. So how can you stay safe given the fact that the winter months tend to drive people more indoors, where the “more transmissible” Delta variant can prey on you? Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, listed some states that may soon be in even more danger. As far as fully vaccinated people, “15 states are below 50%. I’m worried about the winter ahead for these states,” he said. Read on to see which states have been namechecked—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
“Major Idaho hospitals have been operating in crisis standards of care for weeks. And for months, elected representatives, public health officials and hospital leaders have been pleading with Idaho residents to get vaccinated, which they have said is the only viable path to ending the pandemic more quickly,” reports the Idaho Statesman. “But data show that those pleas have not been heeded by much of the public. Over the past month, the number of new people getting vaccinated has fallen while the hospitals have been in crisis.” Dr. Steven Nemerson, the chief clinical officer at Saint Alphonsus Health System, said the state “lost the war.” “The reason it is here to stay is because we cannot vaccinate enough of the public to fully eradicate the disease,” he said. “And absent being able to do that … we now need to move into the phase of recognizing that COVID is going to be a disease to be managed for the long-term future.”
“The coronavirus has hospitalized more people in Wyoming than at any point in the COVID-19 pandemic, with one public health officer saying the situation is ‘like a war zone’ at one of the state’s biggest hospitals,” reports Buckrail. “Wyoming hospitals had 249 COVID-19 patients on Thursday, topping the previous high of 247 in November. The vast majority weren’t vaccinated. Unvaccinated people have accounted for 98% of all new cases in Wyoming since May 1, the Casper Star-Tribune reported. Wyoming’s surge coincided with one of the lowest vaccination rates in the U.S., currently about 43%. Only West Virginia ranks lower for COVID-19 vaccination. The strain on Wyoming hospitals, meanwhile, has been more prolonged than previously.”
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Reports Newsweek: “West Virginia has the lowest vaccination rate of any state in the country and if it maintains this pace, it’s unlikely to have 70 percent of its adult population starting their vaccination process until February 2023, according to the Brown University tracker. The 70 percent mark is believed to be the minimum amount of vaccinations needed to slow the spread of COVID-19. While the majority of states have already met that mark, only about 58 percent of West Virginia’s adult population have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and the state’s struggling to convince significant portions of its residents to get inoculated.”
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“Even more North Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, adding to a recent surge amid spread of the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus,” reports the Bismarck Tribune. “The new deaths were reflected on the Health Department’s virus dashboard Friday, raising North Dakota’s pandemic death toll to 1,714. The state no longer publicly reports the county, sex and age range of newly confirmed deaths. The dashboard death total for Morton County increased by one, to 114. Burleigh County’s total remained unchanged, at 230.”
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“The Mississippi State Department of Health reported Monday that 10,024 people have died of COVID-19 or its complications in the state, which has a population of around 3 million,” reports WAPT. “The state reported its first coronavirus-related death on March 19, 2020. Around 70% of people who have died were at least 65 years old. Around 39% were Black and around 57% were white. Close to 25% of all people who died had hypertension. Nine of those killed by the virus were children and 15 were pregnant women.”
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Follow the public health fundamentals and help end this pandemic, no matter where you live—get vaccinated ASAP; if you live in an area with low vaccination rates, wear an N95 face mask, don’t travel, social distance, avoid large crowds, don’t go indoors with people you’re not sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don’t visit any of these 35 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch COVID.