COVID-19 Deaths and Hospital Admissions Rise in December, Fueled by JN.1 Variant

The World Health Organization reports nearly 10,000 deaths and a 42% increase in hospital admissions, primarily in Europe and the Americas.

Nearly 10,000 COVID-19 related deaths were reported in December, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Hospital admissions during the month jumped 42% in nearly 50 countries, largely in Europe and the Americas.
The JN.1 variant has become the most reported coronavirus variant in the world.
WHO officials recommend that people get vaccinated when possible, wear masks, and make sure indoor areas are well ventilated.
Although COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency, the virus is still circulating, changing, and killing.