May: NYS adopted CDC guidance for fully-vaxxed
June: end of NYS’ state of emergency (⬇️mask-wearing, distancing etc)
July: CDC recommended mask usage for fully-vaxxed based on transmission levels
July: Delta became dominant
2/ COVID vaccine effectiveness vs HOSPITALIZATION:
Among 18-49 year-olds:
Pfizer/Moderna: >90%
* except June with 87% for Moderna
J&J: >90%
* except June with 54%
* related to behavior? (see #1)
3/ COVID vaccine effectiveness vs HOSPITALIZATION:
Among 50-64 year-olds:
Pfizer/Moderna: >90%
J&J: 87-93%
2/ WE NEED THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS WE CANNOT CHANGE:
COVID is here to stay.
SARS-CoV-2 cannot be eliminated.
The virus will become endemic (i.e. ongoing community transmission).
3/ ...THE COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS WE CAN:
Maximize use of testing, ventilation, & air filtration.
Tailor based on individual risk.
Masks in some settings.
Support caregivers.
Paid sick leave.
Better treatment/care for long COVID patients as well as disability benefits.