![]() We’re of course, continuing to follow trends in positive PCR tests and have also looked at data on a selected share of rapid tests. And while this is about a fivefold reduction in PCR testing then was done during the omicron peak in January and February, we are now recording 70 fold fewer cases suggesting that our reported cases counts do reflect a true and reliable drop in our overall cases. Our data show that we are still doing over 650,000 PCR tests daily. We are aware that many are using rapid antigen tests that may not be reflected in the total daily case counts. Though, this too has represented an increase of about 25% ![]() Cases also remain comparatively low to where we were even a month ago at about 44,000 per day. Hospital admissions also remain low at about 1600 per day, but we should note that for the second week in a row, they are slowly trending upwards and increase of about 9%. Overall, we continue to have some mixed trends as seen on slide 1, deaths fortunately are continuing to trend downward with a 70 average of about 300 per day, which represents an, um, estimated 18% decline from the prior week. Kristie Clarke, who will provide some details on a report we are releasing in the MMWR today. I’ll start by giving you an update on the state of the pandemic, and then turn it over to Dr. At this time, I will turn the call over to Dr. This is an on the record briefing and embargoed until 1:00 PM Eastern. Meyer will be happy to take your questions. Clarke, who will give an overview of a new report being released today in CDC’s MMWR. Walensky will provide opening remarks followed by Dr. And thank you to all who have joined us today for today’s COVID 19 update. I want to turn today’s call over to Jason McDonald. At that time, you may press star one on your phone to ask a question, I would like to inform all parties that today’s conference is being recorded. Welcome and thank you for standing by at this time, all participants are in a listen mode until the question and answer session of today’s conference. ![]()
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