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Update for 12/11/2023!

Good morning SARS2PAians!

I hope you are staying dry with all this rain the past few days. 🌧🌧🌧

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VOCs

Nationally, HV.1 at over 26% of random sequencing, and now JN.1 starting to catch up, almost at 7%. ANY of the JN.1s are fast, fit, and can contribute to more post-holiday illness at this point.: https://ibb.co/JvqVQzS

In PA, HV.1 at 27% of sequencing. Right behind it is FL.1.5.1 (6%), JD.1.1 (5%). JN.1 almost at 3% and weirdly, BA.2.86.1 more successful right now at almost 5%.: https://ibb.co/VJxZ3jG

In NY/NJ, HV.1 in the lead at over 28% and JN.1 catching up FAST at over 12% now 👀 👀 👀: https://ibb.co/c3Zcjkh

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Test2Treat.org

There's a new resource available for C19/Flu needs for the uninsured or underinsured, run by the NIH, in partnership with other resources.

Test2Treat.org offers C19/Flu telelhealth sessions and also can ship free test kits to those who register when they are NOT positive when signing up.: https://www.test2treat.org/s/?language=en_US

Here's the FAQ for the site so you can read through.: https://www.test2treat.org/s/faqs?language=en_US

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Wastewater

Nationally, wastewater shooting upwards FAST.: https://ibb.co/YkD8kZG

It's already on the highish end of overall concentration excluding the original Omicron wave.: https://ibb.co/FXxXsX7

Regionally, All regions on a strong upswing. Midwest and Northeast going vertical.: https://ibb.co/vVf2MMM

In PA, 5/11 sheds have current info on Biobot. ALL of those sheds are showing increasing concentration, and 4/5 of them increasing exponentially. PLEASE use SOMETHING to control infection at the source so we don't have major fallout in January. Wear a quality respirator, keep windows craked open, clean the air, get those updated XBB vaccinations, and be aware of your social contacts throughout thie early winter.: https://ibb.co/TcQtrzw

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CDC

Lots of new hospital admits throughout the State, as most counties are showing substantial increases.: https://ibb.co/yXFzJYc

Philly, Central PA, and Crawford and Tioga counties showing decreasing numbers.

Most counties are stable with inpatient bed numbers but increases here and there. Mostly along I-80 and the southern area there surrounding Bedford Co.: https://ibb.co/jWhxVnG

ICU beds showing substantial increases in the counties surrounding Centre Co, and Franklin and Fulton Co. Moderate increases in Philly area and along the northwestrn border.: https://ibb.co/1bvZwT7

PA is showing a moderate increase in the number of diagnosed ED visits, along with bordering States Ohio and NJ.: https://ibb.co/McwCQjg

Unfortunately as of 12/7 there have been 833 COVID deaths in the past 3 months.: https://ibb.co/c2nSMwC

I notice this number has increased in PA the past few months. (~400->~600->~800.)

Most States are showing substantial COVID death increases over the past 3 months.

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If we take some simple precautions NOW, the post-holiday season will be more enjoyable and involve a lot less life, learning, and financial loss!

Stay dry this week! 🌧🌧🌧

Have a safe winter and if we all contribute to source control, we can have a GREAT post-holiday season!! ❄️❄️❄️

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