Covid-19 Is Still Killing a Disturbing Number of Americans, Study Finds
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Key Points:
- Recent CDC research shows that COVID-19 continues to cause significant illness and death in the U.S., with millions of doctor visits, around a million hospitalizations, and roughly 100,000 deaths annually between 2022 and 2024.
- Older adults, especially those over 65, remain the most vulnerable group, accounting for nearly half of infections, two-thirds of hospitalizations, and over 80% of deaths during this period.
- Although COVID-19 severity and mortality have declined since the pandemic peak, the virus remains endemic and poses a substantial health burden, surpassing most other infectious diseases in annual impact.
- Booster vaccinations and antiviral treatments are effective in reducing severe COVID-19 outcomes, but uptake among high-risk
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