There are over 51.7 million confirmed global cases of COVID-19, with the world adding nearly 3.9 million new cases in just one week. The rate of growth is accelerating, and the death toll has surpassed 1.3 million. In the United States, there are more than 10.5 million cases, with nearly 1 million reported in a single week alone. Over 245,000 people have died in the U.S., and more than 1,300 have lost their lives since yesterday. In the last 24 hours, the U.S. recorded over 135,000 new infections. India remains second in total cases, with over 8.6 million, while Brazil continues to lead in deaths, surpassing 162,000.
Denmark and other European countries are closely monitoring the mink variant of SARS-CoV-2. Denmark has imposed stricter lockdowns and is bracing for significant economic losses due to the culling of mink. The UK has banned travelers from Denmark, and concerns are growing as six countries have reported outbreaks on mink farms, according to the WHO.
A potential treatment for severe COVID-19 cases is human recombinant soluble angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (hrsACE2). Early findings suggest it may help reduce viral load and cytokine levels by competing with the virus for ACE2 receptors. However, more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
Stores are once again restricting Toilet Paper purchases, a familiar sight from earlier in the pandemic. The global 7-day moving average of daily deaths has hit an all-time high, signaling a worrying trend. Utah has implemented a mask mandate, and the U.S. government is preparing for a vaccine rollout in spring—though the details remain unclear.
On a positive note, Pfizer and BioNTech have announced success in their phase 3 trials and are seeking emergency use authorization for their vaccine. Meanwhile, Eli Lilly received FDA approval for its antibody therapy, bamlanivimab, which shows promise in reducing hospitalizations.
Mental health is also deteriorating during the pandemic. Studies show that up to 20% of survivors develop psychiatric conditions like depression, anxiety, or insomnia. People with pre-existing mental health issues are also at higher risk of contracting the virus.
Hospitals across the U.S. are reaching capacity, with North Dakota hospitals operating at full occupancy. Some states are even allowing infected healthcare workers to continue working. As the situation worsens, the need for a national strategy becomes clearer. While we haven’t reached the point where oxygen is administered in cars, some ideas are starting to feel less far-fetched.
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