Four updates:
1. Surveillance: Nationwide, the percentage of laboratory specimens testing positive for COVID-19 decreased slightly after four weeks of increase. Three of 10 HHS are reporting a higher percentage of positive specimens and more outpatient visits for COVID-19 than in March and April.
2. Mortality: About 5.5 percent of deaths nationwide were attributed to flu, pneumonia or COVID-19 in the week ending July 4, down from 6.9 percent a week prior. This percentage marked the 11th week of decline.
3. Hospitalizations: The cumulative hospitalization rate for all age groups increased to 107.2 hospitalizations per 100,000 population.
4. Outpatient activity: Emergency department and outpatient visits for symptoms related to COVID-19 remained below baseline nationwide. Seven regions saw an increase in visits for COVID-19-like symptoms — the same as a week prior.
More articles on public health:
Nurse inspires apparel company to give every American a free face mask
NYC reports zero COVID-19 deaths; Florida sees 15K cases in 1 day — 6 updates
CDC wants closer look at swine flu strain in China, studying possible vaccine
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
