Drug overdose deaths reach record high during pandemic

As of Friday, Feb. 11, all but three states and territories have seen a decrease in hospitalizations compared to two weeks ago, with Connecticut and Puerto Rico having the largest percentage drop. Alabama, Kentucky and West Virginia have the most population-adjusted hospitalizations in the country.

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Testing center problem: testing centers operated by Center for COVID Controls shut down in two states

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Center for COVID Control's testing sites to 'pause' as authorities in 2 states shut down centers An Illinois-based coronavirus testing company under investigation by the Oregon Department of Justice announced a "one-week pause on all operations." Grace Hauck USA

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U.S. East Coast sees signs of omicron slowdown

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Omicron waves appear to slow in New York City, other major metropolitan areas The apparent slowdown in East Coast cities offers reason for cautious optimism that the turning point could be near and that the omicron variant’s U.S. trajectory is similar to that of other countries. Washington Post

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New Hampshire: Omicron now dominant COVID-19 variant

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Omicron now dominant COVID-19 variant in New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H. — The omicron variant is rapidly spreading in New Hampshire, health officials said Tuesday, noting that more than 90% of COVID-19 specimens tested Monday showed evidence of the new variant.

The omicron variant has quickly spread around the world, but it was slower to show up in New Hampshire than in other parts of the United States. Health officials said that last week, the estimated proportion of specimens identified as omicron increased from 30-40% to 75%, before rising over 90% Monday.

Health officials said Monday that active cases of COVID-19 rose to 17,208, the highest ever in New Hampshire. Hospitalizations increased slightly to 377, about 100 less than they were a month ago. ...

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Covid test results are taking days in New Hampshire, some residents report.

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New Hampshire residents wait for days for results of COVID-19 tests

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. —

Some New Hampshire residents are waiting a week or more for COVID-19 test results from state-run sites.

Between the omicron variant, holiday exposures and requirements for returning to work and school, testing demand has doubled in recent weeks. The increase in demand is creating a backlog at many labs that process the tests.

Kathy Foytho said she and her sister got tested together at the state-run site in Nashua on Dec. 31. She said they were told to call after 72 hours if they hadn't received results.

"The people on the phone were very nice, no point in getting upset with them," she said. "They did end up telling me that was the norm right now, that long wait."

She said her sister needed results to return to work.

"Six days for myself, eight days for my sister," she said.

A student who tested at the site in Newington last week said he needs results to return to college out of state. He canceled his Sunday flight and is still waiting.

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