A new CDC MMWR report projects that if we continue to increase vaccination coverage and to take recommended prevention measures, hospitalizations and deaths will likely remain low nationally in the U.S. through
September, with a sharp decline in cases projected by July.However, low use of recommended prevention measures could lead to increases in severe outcomes from COVID-19, even with increased vaccination coverage. To prevent surges in hospitalizations and deaths in the coming months and get us back to normal faster, it’s essential people get a COVID-19 vaccine and follow prevention measures. Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR5521c.