California Sees Spike In Hospitalizations Due To Omicron Variant

The video discusses how California, particularly San Francisco, is handling COVID-19 amidst high vaccination rates. San Francisco, with over 80% of its population vaccinated, shows low hospitalization rates compared to rural areas with lower vaccination rates. Doctor Robert Walker from UCSF notes that while hospitalizations may increase, they are expected to be milder than previous surges. The video also covers the spread of the Omicron variant, initially detected in San Francisco, and its impact on hospitalizations and deaths, primarily affecting the unvaccinated.

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