CDC Director Says 'Milder Does Not Mean Mild' as COVID Hospitalizations Reach Record High

There are about 155,000 patients in U.S. hospitals with Covid-19, according to the latest federal data, which breaks last winter’s record high.

The U.S. also is reporting a seven-day average of about 2,260 Covid deaths per day, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University, the highest level since February.

“We cannot look past the strain on our health systems and substantial number of deaths,” CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said during a press briefing.