537K views · 2.5K reactions | A new CDC report indicates that the highest hospitalization rates for COVID-19 are in people age 65 years or older and in people 50-64 years-old. Hospitalization rates now in those age groups are similar to the beginning of an annual flu epidemic. https://bit.ly/2V3d8af | CDC | Facebook

COVID-19 cases are high across most of the United States and are continuing to increase in many parts of the country. The overall level of community transmissions is high. The current 7-day average of daily new cases is 744,616, a 5% decrease from the previous week. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and can help prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. Everyone ages 5 years is eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine, and everyone ages 12 years is eligible for a free COVID-19 boost

Understanding how COVID-19 is impacting your county can help you take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. “Your Community” on CDC’s COVID Data Tracker allows you to explore your county’s data, including cases, deaths, testing, and hospital admissions. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3khUNSN. | CDC