Hospitalisation rate increases Covid-19 risk for US seniors

 

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Covid-19-related hospital admissions are increasing rapidly in the United States. These alarming signs pose a threat to seniors and older citizens in the country.

Due to rising Covid-cases, older adults are dying. Older citizens might face risks during the winter season. Nursing home residents are also at great risk. An 81-year-old nursing home resident Bartley O’Hara reportedly of Washington reportedly said, “If you’re 21, you probably should worry about your granny. We’re all in this together.”

Reportedly, Covid-19-related hospitalisations increased by more than 30% in two weeks. Most of the people admitted were older people and people with existing health problems. Dr Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, expressed concern over the growing number of cases. Dr Eric Topol, the head of Scripps Research Translational Institute, reportedly said that health officials are doing a terrible job in protecting seniors.

Reportedly, health officials in nursing homes have increased efforts to get staff and residents boosted with the new vaccine version. They also called on the White House for help.

Katie Smith Sloan, president of LeadingAge, reportedly told India Today, “This virus is insidious, and it just keeps popping up everywhere.”

According to authorities in Nursing homes, getting family consent for vaccinating nursing home residents has become difficult for them. Reportedly, just 23% of nursing home staff are up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations.

Epidemiologist Dr Michael Phillips said that a growing number of seniors are being admitted to NYU Langone Health. He said that many Covid-19, as well as flu patients, are admitted to the emergency department.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that Covid and flu hospitalizations have increased in the US.

Over 25,000 people were admitted to hospitals with the flu by December 3. Over 50 per cent of those hospitalized with Covid are aged 70 and older.

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