Five more things, February 20
A few additional news items from this week, including U.S. deaths caused by Omicron, failure to meet WHO vaccination targets, and a large event that turned out to not be a superspreader.
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As COVID-19 precautions are lifted, who remains vulnerable?
As more states and other institutions lift COVID-19 safety measures, the shift has sparked a conversation about who remains most vulnerable to COVID-19 during this period. These vulnerable groups include unvaccinated and unboosted seniors, immunocompromised people, and pregnant people.
Read MoreHelp advocate for better COVID-19 demographic data
A new form on the COVID Tracking Project website allows you to help advocate for better race and ethnicity data. Simply select your state, then use the contact information and suggested script to get in touch with your governor. States with specific data issues (such as Texas and West Virginia) have customized scripts explaining those problems.
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