COVID-19
COVID-19 Cases Rise Almost 70% According to the CDC
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4 years agoon

WASHINGTON, DC (FNN) – The White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials raised a stark alarm during its latest press briefing Friday.
According to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on July 15th the CDC reported more than 33,000 new cases of COVID-19, with the 7-day new cases average at 26,300 cases a day which is up almost 70% from the prior 7-day average.
The 7-day hospital admissions rate is at 2,790 per day, an increase of almost 36%. And the 7-day daily death rate is up 26% to 211 deaths per day.
Dr. Walensky said, “This is becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated. We are seeing outbreaks of cases in parts of the country that have low vaccination coverage because unvaccinated people are at risk. And communities that are fully vaccinated are generally faring well.”
Dr. Walensky made it clear that those who are fully vaccinated are protected against severe COVID, hospitalizations, deaths and are protected against all known variants including the Delta variant. While those who are not vaccinated are at risk, and she is concerned that we will continue to see preventable cases, hospitalizations, and deaths among the unvaccinated.
Dr. Walensky also stressed the need for both shots of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Both of these vaccines are 90% effective against the coronavirus and its variants. If you don’t have both shots then you are still at risk and she recommends that even if you are past the three- to four-week time frame for your next shot, go get the second shot.
Dr. Anthonty Fauci said that the Delta variant is now dominant in the world with 100 countries having detected it. In the US, the Delta variant carries a greater than 50% dominance and in some areas, that dominance exceeds 70%.
White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Jeff Zients said that four states accounted for more than 40% of all the cases in the past week, with 1 in 5 of all cases occurring in Florida. These cases are mainly among the unvaccinated, with those unvaccinated accounting for virtually all of the recent hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19.
During the past week, five states with the highest case rates–Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, and Nevada–had a higher rate of people getting newly vaccinated than the national average.
Mr. Zients also stated that at this time the CDC and FDA are saying that fully vaccinated individuals do not need a booster shot. This is being continually evaluated to determine if and when a booster might be needed and who would need one. He also said that the government is prepared in the event that the CDC and FDA recommend booster shots.
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a Surgeon General’s Advisory on July 15th on the dangers of health misinformation that has led to people resisting wearing a mask in high-risk situations, turning down proven treatments, sometimes for unproven treatments, and choosing to not get vaccinated.
The advisory asks that people check sources and verify it is backed by credible, scientific sources before sharing any information. As the advisory says: If you are not sure, don’t share.
The full advisory can be read at surgeongeneral.gov/healthmisinformation.
The biggest takeaway from the briefing: everyone needs to get vaccinated to protect themselves, their families, and their communities.
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Lynn DeJarnette is a contributing writer for Florida National News. | info@floridanationalnews.com
Coronavirus Outbreak
VIDEO: Dr. Krishna Tewari on COVID-19, its Permanent Impact on Medicine, Medical Policy and His Network
Published
3 years agoon
April 28, 2022
TAMPA, Fla. (FNN) – In this week’s episode of the FNN Politics & Power Series, Dr. Krishna Tewari, hospitalist and CEO of Inpatient Specialists Group, LLC, spoke with Mellissa about his network of fellow hospitalists, the COVID-19 pandemic and its permanent impact on medical innovation, the impact of Tampa’s growing population on his business, and more.
Catch new episodes of the FNN Politics & Power Series every Thursday at 1pm ET on Facebook (@Florida National News or @FNN News TV) or on YouTube (www.youtube.com/c/floridanationalnews).
COVID-19
Dr. Raul Pino Appointed Orange County Health Director
Published
3 years agoon
April 19, 2022
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Mayor Jerry L. Demings has appointed Dr. Raul Pino as the next Orange County Director of Health Services.
“Dr. Pino is a revered public health expert in Orange County,” said Mayor Demings. “He has an exceptional reputation amongst our citizens, as well as the professional medical community in Central Florida.”
Dr. Pino served as the Chief Health Officer of the Department of Health in Orange County for the past three years. From March 2020, Pino worked side-by-side with Mayor Demings through 166 COVID-19 news conferences.
As the Director of the Health Services Department, Dr. Pino will oversee all strategic, operational and fiscal responsibilities of the department. This includes the oversight of the county’s Corrections Health Services, Drug-Free Office, Orange County Medical Clinic, Animal Services and Mosquito Control Division, as well as any response to unique public health matters affecting county residents.
“Dr. Pino has a rich history in working with our Health Services Department to meet the needs of our community,” said Mayor Demings. “During these most recent years, Dr. Pino’s leadership has been instrumental in the success of our public health initiatives, including our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Dr. Pino’s educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Instituto Superior de Ciencicias Medicas de la Universidad de La Habana, Havana, Cuba, as well as a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Prior to coming to the state of Florida in 2019, Dr. Pino served as the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Health from 2015-2019.
“He has proven himself as an asset to our public health efforts and will continue to provide valuable leadership to our community in his new role with Orange County,” added the Mayor.
Dr. Pino’s appointment will be effective April 26, 2022, upon approval by the Board of County Commissioners. His first day as Health Services Director will be May 2, 2022.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Following a Federal Court decision and updated directives from the Transportation Security Administration, the wearing of facial coverings will no longer be mandated at Orlando International Airport.
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, which runs OIA, released the following statement:
“The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority will continue to remain vigilant in its efforts to promote a safe, secure and sanitized environment for its guests through the enhanced cleaning methods we’ve enacted over the course of the pandemic. However, the signage and messaging throughout the airport campus will be removed to support the current enforcement climate.
“The CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks in indoor public transportation settings as a preventative measure against COVID-19. Each individual can proceed to wear a face mask if they feel it is important for their health and the health of their family. We can expect that some of our industry partners may require a mask be worn in our airports and we need to respect that decision as well.”
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