- New Jersey’s nursing homes are facing a renewed battle with COVID-19 as new variants spread throughout the US.
- According to state data, one out of every four facilities has reported an outbreak in the past week.
- Unfortunately, this surge in outbreaks is accompanied by a steady increase in hospitalizations and deaths related to the virus.
New Jersey’s elderly population is once again at risk from COVID-19 as new variants continue to spread across the United States.
According to state health department data, a troubling 25% of nursing homes and assisted living facilities reported outbreaks of the virus in the previous week.
The latest data reveals that there are currently 158 nursing homes in New Jersey dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks, resulting in 1,861 cases and 15 deaths among residents and staff.
In response to the concerning situation, the Biden administration has promised to implement new laws to address the chronic understaffing issue in nursing homes.
A fact sheet detailing the proposed changes mentioned that over 200,000 nursing home residents and workers have already lost their lives to COVID-19, accounting for approximately 20% of the total death toll in the US.
In addition to the surge in nursing home cases, the nation is witnessing an increase in hospitalizations and deaths due to the coronavirus.
The Eris variant, which now dominates the strains circulating in the US, is responsible for over 20% of all COVID-19 cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). However, this variant does not appear to cause more severe illness compared to other existing strains.
Common symptoms of the Eris variant include cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue, which are similar to those associated with other variants.
Recent data from the CDC shows a 19% rise in hospitalizations and an 18% increase in deaths related to COVID-19.
Aside from nursing homes, schools are also grappling with the spread of the virus, leading to closures in certain districts in Kentucky and Texas.
The CDC, however, does not anticipate the need to reimpose mask mandates or update vaccine programs at this time, as the current variants remain susceptible to vaccines and tests.
Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the CDC, stated in an interview on the “In the Bubble” podcast on August 9 that the changes seen in the viruses are still considered subtypes of previously encountered strains.
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