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MassiveCOVID The epidemics in the Sun Sun belt dominated the titles: states such as Florida, Mississippi and Tennessee lead the nation in new cases and hospitalizations. But several other states boiling dangerously. "We are now seeing that we consider in some Western states and ongoing increases in Midwest's cases," Dr. Michael Osterholm, epidemiologist and director of the infectious research center of the disease at the University of Minnesota, On the last episode of hisPodcast. Read on to know about new potential hot spots - and to ensure your health and health of others, do not miss theseSure sign that you have "Long" Covid and may even know.

According toNew York TimesData, COVID cases in the state reached 352% - and 141% hospitalizations - last 14 days. This is the highest rate of increase in the nation, more than double that of State No. 2, Western Virginia. This comes almost a week after the conclusion of the 10-day Sturgis motorcycle gathering, which attracted more than 500,000 participants, many mingle in unmasked crowded bars. Last year's gathering was called a "super-spreader event".

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"Oregon hospitalizations are at a height of all time," osterholm said. "The National Guard has actually been called to support the care necessary for patients." Indeed, theAssociated pressreportedMonday night, that state hospitals "are stretched at the point of rupture": COVID hospitalizations are up 50% on the previous registration, defined last year beforevaccines were available. Most hospitalized people are unvaccinated. "It's really a disastrous situation," said Jeff Absalon, head of the chief doctors of the Saint-Charles Health system. More than 90% of hospital beds and ICU neighborhoods are full.

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Osterholm noted that Washington State's workload tends the same way to Oregon. COVID transmissions and hospitalizations are at a height of all times of the state. According toData gathered by theNew York TimesThe daily average of hospitalizations is up 53% in the last 14 days.CNBC reportedThat among the ages of 16 to 64, unvaccinated persons are 10 times more likely to be hospitalized than people vaccinated. "If the entire population had to experience hospital rates currently observed in the non-vaccinated system, the hospital system would be totally exceeded," said the State Health Department.

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According toNew York Times Data, COVID cases in North Dakota increased by 128% over the last 14 days and hospitalizations are up 85%.THe Bismarck TribunereportedOn Monday night, that state health officials urge residents to seek vaccinations before overvoltage in the southern states slip north. "Now it's time to get vaccinated before Delta is here. We have learning our friends in the south, and it's now an opportunity to get vaccinated," said Molly Howell , Head of the State Immunization Program on Monday.

Friday, the cases of daily Covid in Illinois have struck their highest level in seven months (4,094), theChicago Sun-Times reported. The average daily workload is eight times higher than that of early July. "We live in a very dangerous moment of coronavirus and the diversity of the delta variant through the nation and here in Illinois," said Gov. J.B. Pritzker. ICU beds were 95% full in the southern part of the state, where only 20% of residents, on average are vaccinated.

No matter where you live, be vaccinated as soon as possible; If you live in an area with low vaccination rates, wear a N95facial maskDo not travel, social distance, avoid big crowds, do not go inside with people you are not shelter with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene and protect your life and the lives of others, don 't visit one of these 35 places you are most likely to catch Covid .