News roundup for Fri, Dec 31, 2021

Huge wildfires in Colorado during December have forced the evacuation of two towns, each with tens of thousands of residents. High wind gusts are fueling fast-moving fires, and traffic on evacuation routes has come to a standstill in some areas. Renewables currently power about 20% of the U.S. energy grid. However, Stanford researchers have modeled a future where increased investment in wind, solar, water, and energy storage could lead to a fully renewable grid by 2050, with improved stability compared to today’s system. This would require major infrastructure upgrades and policy support. On a positive note, the U.S. is banning surprise medical bills from emergency rooms for out-of-network providers, offering some relief to patients facing unexpected costs. Globally, there are over 285.5 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 7.3 million new infections reported in the last week alone. The death toll has surpassed 5.4 million worldwide, while the U.S. has recorded 54.7 million cases, with 2.1 million added in the past seven days. Over 844,000 Americans have died from the virus, including nearly 10,000 in the last week. The U.S. remains the country with the highest daily case increase, followed by India, Brazil, the UK, and Russia. Despite the data delays, the U.S. continues to break previous case records: [Link to Twitter post] Hospital systems across the country are once again under severe strain as bed capacity fills up due to rising cases. Meanwhile, Israel is testing a fourth dose of the vaccine as concerns grow over the Omicron variant. Pediatric cases are spiking in the U.S., likely due to Omicron’s rapid spread among children. While Omicron may help push Delta out, concerns remain about potential hybridization. Early research suggests that Omicron infection may enhance immunity against Delta, which could reduce the likelihood of reinfection. The CDC recently recommended that asymptomatic individuals isolate for only five days, a move that has raised concerns about public health risks. Some believe this decision may be influenced by industry pressure rather than solid scientific evidence. In contrast, the CDC has issued a sensible warning: avoid cruise ships, no matter your vaccination status. For those who ignore this advice, Mexico remains a possible option if they contract the virus. Finally, let’s not forget the real impact of the virus. While many say few people die from COVID, the numbers tell a different story. In Mississippi, the mortality rate for hospitalized patients is over 14%, and for those on ventilators, it exceeds 63%. It's important to keep these statistics in perspective.

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