Georgetown University researchers said that five regions of the United States that are not adequately vaccinated could put the entire nation at risk. the fear COVID-19 It can mutate a lot in these areas, and it can defeat vaccines.
The analyze Georgetown University researchers found five large clusters in the south and south midwest of the United States, including parts of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and New Mexico.
The Biden administration is sounding the alarm about the rapid increase in delta variables, which are becoming more prevalent than previously assumed.
“To be clear, the increase in cases among unvaccinated Americans is likely to continue,” said Jeff Zentes, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator.
A study published Thursday in Nature reports that taking just one dose of the vaccine offers little protection against the delta variant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25 million people in the United States received just one injection and 140 million were not vaccinated, putting 45% of the country’s population at risk.
In Missouri, the delta variant accounts for 73% of new COVID cases, according to the CDC. In Texas, a youth camp near Austin could be the last major popular event in the country. More than 100 cases have been confirmed, and officials fear the number may eventually exceed 200.
Dr. said. Philip Keizer, Galveston County Local Health Service.
At Houston Methodist Hospital, the delta variant is responsible for 42% of new cases. The hospital expects the delta variant to account for 90% of cases in the next two to three weeks.
Dr. said. Wesley Long, MD, director of medical microbiology at Houston Methodist Hospital.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious disease expert, said those most at risk who live in areas with low vaccination should take precautions.
“If you are older or have someone with an underlying medical condition, you may want to add extra protection by wearing a mask when indoors,” he said Thursday.