Experts Say Omicron Variant Is, 'Unlike Anything We've Ever Seen'.<br />Experts Say Omicron Variant Is, 'Unlike Anything We've Ever Seen'.<br />CNN reports the explosion of Omicron-related coronavirus cases are filling up hospitals <br />in the United States.<br />Last week, the country recorded a <br />new all-time pandemic high of <br />300,886 average new daily cases.<br />It's unlike anything we've ever seen, even at the peak of the prior surges of Covid. , Dr. James Phillips, George Washington Emergency Medical, via CNN.<br />According to CNN, some regions of the U.S. <br />are experiencing up to a 200% increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations.<br />Officials say health care providers <br />around the country are concerned <br />they could soon reach capacity.<br />Officials say health care providers <br />around the country are concerned <br />they could soon reach capacity.<br />We're seeing an <br />increase in <br />admissions <br />that is startling. , Dr. Catherine O'Neal, chief medical officer at <br />Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.<br />According to U.S. Health and Human Services, almost 78% of the nation's ICU beds are currently in use.<br />According to U.S. Health and Human Services, almost 78% of the nation's ICU beds are currently in use.<br />22% of those occupying ICU beds <br />are COVID-19 patients.<br />Per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the unvaccinated <br />"are 17 times more likely" to experience hospitalization due to COVID-19.<br />Per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the unvaccinated <br />"are 17 times more likely" to experience hospitalization due to COVID-19.<br />What I can tell you is that compared to people who are boosted, if you are unvaccinated, you are 10 times more likely to be a case and 20 times more likely to be a fatality. , Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC Director, via CNN.<br />What I can tell you is that compared to people who are boosted, if you are unvaccinated, you are 10 times more likely to be a case and 20 times more likely to be a fatality. , Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC Director, via CNN
