The flu spreads at an alarming rate across California, and people end up in hospitals with severe symptoms. The state has the highest flu rate compared to other regions. The most affected age group is the seniors who require more medical attention. The number of infected seniors is increasing dramatically.
Post-Thanksgiving Surge
Some doctors believe that the sudden increase in COVID cases in California is due to holiday gatherings. However, some people no longer adhere to health protocols. According to Dr. Rich Florio, hospitals in California have a high number of hospitalizations, and he advises everyone to get a flu vaccine to prevent the virus from spreading, a source posted.
A post-Thanksgiving surge in covid-19 patients is expected, even as healthcare systems deal with waves of feverish, coughing people infected with RSV and influenza. Last week, Covid hospitalizations reached their highest level in three months, with over 35,000 patients receiving care.
New Omicron variants are on the rise, according to experts. According to the most recent CDC data, these newer subvariants accounted for 62.8% of all cases in the United States in the week ending Dec. 3.
Alarming Hospitalization of Seniors
Coronavirus-positive hospitalizations among seniors in California have increased levels unexpectedly since the summer Omicron outbreak. In just two and a half weeks, new coronavirus-positive hospital admissions have increased to 8.86 per 100,000 Californians aged 70 and up.
Since the updated booster became available in September, only 35% of California’s vaccinated seniors aged 65 and up have received it. According to the report, approximately 21% of eligible 50- to 64-year-olds are vaccinated with the updated booster.
According to the report, the only age group whose hospitalization rate in California exceeds that of the summer Omicron peak is those aged 70 and up.
