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U.S. Red Cross declares first-ever national blood crisis

Wed, 2022-01-12 12:20 — mike kraft

The nation's blood supply is dangerously low, prompting the Red Cross to announce a national blood crisis for the first time.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a decline in donor turnout, the cancellation of blood drives and staffing challenges, leading to the worst blood shortage in more than a decade, the Red Cross said. Last year, the Red Cross saw a 34% decline in new donors.

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U.S. breaks COVID-19 hospitalization record as Omicron surges

Mon, 2022-01-10 18:25 — mike kraft

U.S. breaks COVID-19 hospitalization record at over 132,000 as Omicron surges COVID-19 hospitalizations in the United States reached a record high on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, as a surge in infections caused by the highly contagious Omicron variant strains health systems in several states. Maria Caspani,Lisa Shumaker Reuters

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There were 132,646 people hospitalized with COVID, surpassing the record of 132,051 set in January last year.

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Some US hospitals letting infected staff members stay on the job

Mon, 2022-01-10 17:54 — mike kraft

US hospitals letting infected staff members stay on the job | AP News Hospitals around the U.S. are increasingly taking the extraordinary step of allowing nurses and other workers infected with the coronavirus to stay on the job if they have mild symptoms or none at all. AP NEWS

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The move is a reaction to the severe hospital staffing shortages and crushing caseloads that the omicron variant is causing.

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Puerto Rico may point to how to beat the COVID pandemic

Mon, 2022-01-10 09:48 — mike kraft

Why one of the most vaccinated places in America couldn’t avoid omicron Puerto Rico has been hit hard by omicron, but it’s still a model for how the US can beat the pandemic. Nicole Narea Vox

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Advice: The omicron variant symptoms that might lead to hospitalization

Mon, 2022-01-10 09:25 — mike kraft

The omicron variant symptoms that might lead to hospitalization A look at what to look out for if you’re worried about hospitalization. Herb Scribner Deseret News

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A fourth of U.S. hospitals are reporting a critical staff shortage as Omicron drives a rise in Covid-19 cases

Mon, 2022-01-10 09:17 — mike kraft

(CNN) About 24% of US hospitals are reporting a "critical staffing shortage," according to data from the US Department of Health and Human Services, as public health experts warn the Covid-19 surge fueled by the Omicron variant threatens the nation's health care system.

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U.S. COVID cases probably have not yet peaked --CDC Director

Fri, 2022-01-07 09:37 — mike kraft

CDC chief says U.S. COVID cases likely have not yet peaked The Omicron-driven surge in U.S. COVID-19 cases has likely not topped out yet, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday as schools, hospitals and businesses struggle with rising caseloads. Reuters Reuters

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U.S.: More military medical personnel are assisting hospitals with Covid-19 treatment as staff shortages mount

Wed, 2022-01-05 19:01 — mike kraft

(CNN) As the number of Covid-19 hospitalizations now surpass those during the Delta variant surge over the summer and fall, more states are enacting emergency protocols to deal with growing staff shortages at hospitals.

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