Morning Jolt: Covid News You Aren’t Hearing About

On the menu today, we have three aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic that you probably haven't heard about: The average daily number of new cases of Covid-19 reported nationwide has declined 42 percent in the last two weeks; the daily rate of deaths — traditionally a lagging indicator — has increased 30 percent; and the Delta variant is just about gone. Once again, our debate about what policies should be in place to deal with the pandemic is well behind the rapidly changing conditions on the ground.

The Omicron Wave Subsides

The average daily number of new cases of Covid-19 reported nationwide has declined 42 percent in the last two weeks.

Do you feel like the decline has received as much attention as the incline in late December and January?

Second, the daily rate of deaths — traditionally a lagging indicator — has increased 30 percent, to 2,558 this morning. Has that figure received as much attention as the increase in cases?

Third, the Delta variant is now just about gone. As of January ...

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WITH JIM GERAGHTY February 01 2022 WITH JIM GERAGHTY February 01 2022 Covid News You Aren't Hearing About On the menu today, we have three aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic that you probably haven't heard about: The average daily number of new cases of Covid-19 reported nationwide has declined 42 percent in the last two weeks; the daily rate of deaths — traditionally a lagging indicator — has increased 30 percent; and the Delta variant is just about gone. Once again, our debate about what policies should be in place to deal with the pandemic is well behind the rapidly changing conditions on the ground. The Omicron Wave Subsides The average daily number of new cases of Covid-19 reported nationwide has declined 42 percent in the last two weeks. Do you feel like the decline has received as much attention as the incline in late December and January? Second, the daily rate of deaths — traditionally a lagging indicator — has increased 30 percent, to 2,558 this morning. Has that figure received as much attention as the increase in cases? Third, the Delta variant is now just about gone. As of January ...   READ MORE

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