- A statistical analysis of reported cases, hospital admissions, reported deaths, and seroprevalence estimates that 43.9% of the global population had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 at least once as of Nov 14, 2021.
- Nationwide, 86% of COVID cases in the week ending April 9 were caused by the BA.2 subvariant.
- The CDC extended its mandate that masks be worn on public transportation to May 3. It was previously set to expire on April 18.
- The CDC updated its website and guidelines including COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People, Selected Adverse Events Reported after COVID-19 Vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot.
White House and Federal Agencies
- HHS renewed its declaration of a public health emergency for another 90 days effective April 16.
- The CDC extended its mandate that masks be worn on public transportation to May 3. It was previously set to expire on April 18.
Economy, Vaccines, Testing and Treatment
- Pfizer is expected to seek FDA authorization for a booster shot of its vaccine for children aged 5 to 11. Pfizer’s vaccine is currently the only one authorized for use in that age group.
- COVID cases are rising fastest in the Northeast, with Rhode Island reporting a seven-day case rate of 172.4 cases per 100,000 people and average daily cases up 65% in New York and New Jersey.
- A statistical analysis of reported cases, hospital admissions, reported deaths, and seroprevalence estimates that 43.9% of the global population had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 at least once as of Nov 14, 2021.
- Nationwide, 86% of COVID cases in the week ending April 9 were caused by the BA.2 subvariant.
- A study found that myocarditis occurred in 2.4 of every 1,000 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and found an association between myocarditis and severe COVID cases.
- 2021 was the deadliest year in U.S. history due to COVID and increases in death rates of cancer, diabetes, chronic liver disease, stroke, and overdose. The relation between COVID and deaths due to chronic health problems is an ongoing area of study.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Updates
The CDC published the following reports and website updates:
- Overall U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Administration Update as of Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:00:00 EST
- Cases in the U.S.
- Effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination in Preventing COVID-19–Associated Hospitalization Among Adults with Previous SARS-CoV-2 Infection — United States, June 2021–February 2022
- COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People
- Non-U.S. citizen, Non-U.S. immigrants: Air Travel to the United States
- Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers
- Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
- COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot
- COVID-19 Vaccines for People Who Would Like to Have a Baby
- Health Equity
- Vaccinating Children with Disabilities Against COVID-19
- V-safe COVID-19 Vaccine Pregnancy Registry
- Selected Adverse Events Reported after COVID-19 Vaccination
