What Alarms Doctors The Most About COVID Right Now
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From limited vaccine access to hospital visits and more.
COVID-19 is making headlines in several ways right now. Infections are up in multiple parts of the country, and COVID vaccines are not available for many people who could get them last year.
All of this is colliding with the upcoming colder weather, when more and more people will spend time — and share germs — indoors, raising fears that controlling cases will become even harder than it already is.
In short, it’s chaos ― and this current state of affairs is worrying experts. Below, doctors share what’s alarming them most about COVID right now.
Fewer people may get the COVID vaccine because of confusing regulations.
Last year, everyone 6 months and older was eligible for a COVID shot. This year, there are tighter restrictions in place; only those 65 and older or people younger than 65 with a qualifying underlying condition (such as having certain lung conditions, being a smoker, having asthma and more) can get the shot. However, the guidelines vary from place to place, making the eligibility extremely confusing.
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