According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 15,000 people in the nation have been hospitalized with COVID-19 between Aug. 13-19.
“The concern is because it has mutations in the spike protein. It may make immunity that we’ve already established even through infection or vaccination,” said Dr. Wes Stubblefield with the Alabama Department of Public Health., over 15,000 people in the nation have been hospitalized with COVID-19 between Aug. 13-19. That’s an 18% increase in recent weeks.A new vaccine is being rolled out this month, and Stubblefield is encouraging Alabamians to look into getting it.
“Especially for those that are high risk or older or have other chronic, underlying health conditions or immune problems, this could be very important at preventing hospitalization and death,” he said.to locate where you can get a vaccine near you.Copyright 2023 WSFA. All rights reserved.
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