Hospitals, Schools Make Changes As COVID-19 Cases Reach Record Numbers

The video discusses the current COVID-19 surge, highlighting the demand for testing and the opening of new testing sites in Tampa. Hospitalizations are increasing, but patients are less sick compared to the Delta variant wave. Schools are preparing to reopen with various COVID-19 measures, while the CDC advises against cruise travel. The video also covers the importance of vaccinations and Nova VAX's submission for emergency use authorization.

What is the primary concern of the medical expert regarding the current COVID-19 surge?

• ICU capacity

• Vaccine distribution

• Travel restrictions

• Staffing issues

How are hospitals experiencing the current wave of COVID-19 compared to the Delta variant?

• Shorter hospital stays and less severe cases

• More ICU patients

• Increased need for ventilators

• Longer hospital stays

What measures are some K-12 schools taking as they prepare to reopen?

• Reducing class sizes

• Implementing testing and masking

• Extending holiday breaks

• Switching to virtual learning

What recent change has the CDC made regarding cruise travel?

• Recommended cruises for vaccinated individuals

• Banned all cruise travel

• Raised the travel notice to the highest level

• Lowered the travel notice level

What is Nova VAX planning to do with its COVID-19 vaccine?

• Use it only in Europe

• Sell it to another company

• Submit for emergency use authorization

• Discontinue its development