110,000 COVID Deaths Projected By December 1st

The video discusses the impact of the Delta variant on the fourth wave of COVID-19 in the US, with 140,000 new cases daily. Projections indicate 110,000 more deaths by December 1st, with hospitalizations peaking in some states but rising elsewhere. Vaccination is crucial, as public behavior suggests many believe the epidemic is over. Some states mandate vaccines for healthcare workers, with 53% of the US population vaccinated.

What factor is considered crucial in determining the outcome of the pandemic?

What percentage of the country is vaccinated according to the CDC?