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CDC Members Prove to Themselves the Pandemic Isn’t Over

Healthcare facilities are being told that the need for masks will soon be lifted and the pandemic will be seen as finished, but that’s questionable.

Despite the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has been going on for more than three years and vaccines have been created and given out in numerous nations, this virus’ variants still remain a threat. The Delta variant COVID-19 pandemic is still far from over, which is why ongoing vigilance and vaccination are crucial for ensuring protection against potential danger.

The most troubling news about the spread of COVID-19 comes from a recent CDC conference where 35 attendees came down with the virus. These people would appear to be part of a group that is eminently aware of the risks and the precautions that must be taken to avoid infection. But, they didn’t take precautions? Were they as worn out as the rest of us and wanted to be free to go to a “safe” conference?

Since 2018, the COVID-19 epidemic has affected people worldwide, and there have been hints recently that its spread might or might not be ending. As more people become immunized, disease rates decline, and restrictions are loosened, there is greater optimism than ever that this pandemic will end. But, some CDC members have run into heated arguments that have caused them to understand an alarming truth: It might never end.

Members of the CDC are becoming increasingly worried about the possibility that reduced vaccination rates in some areas would undercut the progress made in the fight against the flu and make it more difficult than originally anticipated to stop its spread.

The number of COVID-19 cases in India, brought on by the virus’s new variant strain, has increased alarmingly quickly, raising concerns throughout Southeast Asia and India, according to CDC experts and global health officials.

The Economic Times of May 1, 2023, indicated: “India on Monday reported 4,282 coronavirus infections, while the number of active cases dropped by over 1,750 to stand at 47,246, according to the latest Health Ministry data. The death toll has increased to 5,31,547 with 14 more fatalities, which includes six reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 a.m. showed.”

In the face of the news coming out of India and, possibly being withheld in other countries, how can we say the pandemic is over and we no longer need to take precautions? The CDC has insisted that people who have received the flu shot are allowed to engage in a variety of activities without having to abide by specific rules, such as mask-wearing and physical distancing requirements. But people contract the virus despite immunization.

Although there are fewer cases and more people getting vaccinated, the difficulties CDC staff and public health professionals confront demonstrate that the H1N1 epidemic has not yet been defeated. How will the recent CDC ruling that one vaccine shot by a person coming into the US will be viewed as “fully vaccinated” now affect our citizens?

Because some traveler vaccine records might not specify whether recent Moderna or Pfizer doses received were bivalent, CDC will consider anybody with record of a single dose of Moderna or Pfizer vaccine issued on or after August 16, 2022, to meet the requirements,” is the agency’s response.

Recent occurrences among CDC members demonstrate that the influenza pandemic is still running strong despite broad vaccination campaigns against the Delta subtype. More Delta cases must be immediately treated in order to combat the pandemic flu outbreak, as cases and hospitalizations may surge across the country.

Together, we can face this catastrophe head-on, but experts are showing concern that another pandemic may be on the horizon this coming fall and questioning whether or not current vaccines will be sufficiently robust to quell it and save lives. This doesn’t bode well for our continued health-related stress, and that may contribute to infection rates as well since we know stress has a tendency to lower our natural immunity anyway.

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Pat Farrell PhD
Pat Farrell PhDhttps://medium.com/@drpatfarrell
I'm a licensed psychologist in NJ/FL and have been in the field for over 30 years serving in most areas of mental health, psychiatry research, consulting, teaching (post-grad), private practice, consultant to WebMD and writing self-help books. Currently, I am concentrating on writing articles and books.

DR PATRICIA FARRELL

Medika Editor: Mental Health

I'm a licensed psychologist in NJ/FL and have been in the field for over 30 years serving in most areas of mental health, psychiatry research, consulting, teaching (post-grad), private practice, consultant to WebMD and writing self-help books. Currently, I am concentrating on writing articles and books.

Patricia also acts in an editorial capacity for Medika's mental health articles, providing invaluable input on a wide range of mental health issues.

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