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Ohio has led the nation in COVID-19 deaths over the last seven days. This finding does belie the good news. The good news is that infections and hospitalizations were causing by a new Corona Virus. It has trended downward over the course of the first month of 2022 in Ohio. This is occurring around the U.S.

Ohio – Residents’ Death Related to COVID-19

Moreover, the death data does tend to lag infections and plus other pandemic indicators by three to four weeks. It does leave the current picture as to be somewhat lazy. In fact, in December 2021, there were more than 105 Ohioans did die on an average of COVID-19 per day.

Hospitalizations and Infections Have Lessened

The hospitalizations and infections are going down, yet they will continue to occur at some of the highest rates of the pandemic. In addition, there are more than 13,000 Ohioans on average who are contracting COVID-19 per day. This is according to an analysis of the state data. Also, there are more than 230 per day who are admitting into hospitals. They had with COVID-19. Plus, nearly 4,750 Ohioans are presently hospitalized with COVID-19. This is according to the Ohio Hospital Association.

“In fact, it is a real mixing bag. Plus, I think that gets lost in this desire to finding the positive news,” said Mark Cameron. Cameron said immunologist at Case Western Reserve University. “That basically undermines the seriousness of what some people are going through right now. It is going to be part of the continued need for precautions.”

Omicron Variant – Vaccinated Vs. Unvaccinated People

Moreover, the Omicron variant has so far proven its ability to infect some vaccinated. However, there is a risk of hospitalization and death does lie overwhelmingly with the unvaccinated people. More than 94% of all hospitalizations and deaths since January 1st, 2021. They are occurring among people who are not fully vaccinating.