In the United States, the "full-fledged" COVID-19 pandemic is almost over, and Dr. Anthony Fauci believes that soon, the people's immune system against the virus will be strong enough to prevent it from spreading further.
When that happens, the White House's top public health advisor said, local health authorities should feel safe terminating mask regulations. According to him, such limits might become history this year.
Fauci Claims "Full Blown" Pandemic Could Be Ending Soon
The continuous drop in everyday infections in the United States has prompted some of that confidence. According to a review of data from Johns Hopkins University, the United States is reporting less than 200,000 COVID-19 cases each day for the first time since Christmas. The current Omicron surge's case numbers are currently less than a fourth of what they were at their peak.
The process of approving Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccination for the youngest infants was put on hold Friday by BioNTech and Pfizer. In a press release, the firms stated that they wish to wait until data on a third vaccination dosage is ready, which is expected to be in early April.
They had earlier said that such information would be available in late March or early April and that they would seek permission at that time. The firms, however, presented their data and requested approval for the first two dosages, stating that they may add a third in the future if the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) demanded it, as per USA Today.
After peaking at over 800,000 per day in mid-January, the number of daily COVID-19 infections in the United States is fast declining. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that the number of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 has decreased in recent weeks, even though hospitals are still packed in several parts of the nation.
The silver lining of the Omicron surge, according to scientists, is that those who survived will acquire antiviral antibodies. With a constant supply of vaccines - roughly 81 percent of eligible Americans have received at least one dose, and 43% of those who have been vaccinated have had a booster injection - Fauci believes the United States is finally in a position to deal with the virus reasonably.
There May be FourthDose of COVID-19 Vaccine in the US
While it is doubtful that COVID-19 will be eradicated, Fauci believes that increasing immunity and novel medications such as antiviral tablets and antibody medicine will make the virus less lethal in the future, according to The Denver Channel.
To combat COVID-19 variant Omicron, Fauci has also stated that a fourth dosage increase may be required in the United States. The COVID-19 vaccine booster shot might depend on the individual's age as well as their underlying diseases, according to Fauci, who spoke at a news conference. He also remarked, citing recent statistics, that the necessity for a shot after the third dosage is certainly a problem that has been extensively examined.
Fauci has also stated that a fourth dosage increase may be required in the United States to combat the Omicron variant. The COVID-19 vaccine booster shot might depend on the individual's age as well as their underlying diseases, Fauci said. He also remarked, citing recent statistics, that the necessity for a shot after the third dosage is certainly a problem that has been extensively examined, Republic World reported.
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