Web Desk -The situation in Code 19 in the United States is worrying because of the Delta variant, but now hospitals are also facing a shortage of nurses who are retiring, exhausted from the epidemic, or losing their jobs.Or referring to organizations that provide travel nurse or home nursing services and pay many times more.
Augusta University Medical Center
Dr. Philip Cole, chief medical officer at Augusta University Medical Center in the US state of Georgia, went so far as to say, "Doctors are now asking why not leave medicine and become a nurse".Because companies are also paying traveling nurses 5,000 a week.
At his center, 20 to 30 nurses have resigned in a week and he says he has had to pay extra to recruit staff from other hospitals.
Medical officials say nursing staff are exhausted from the outbreak of the corona virus.They also have to work harder than usual, endure reprimands and then feel second-class in society.
In addition, they deal with patients and their families who are not in favor of vaccinations and do not use masks. And even if the pay is low.Everyone will want to take advantage of better opportunities to travel in this case.There are nursing companies where there are job opportunities and salaries are many times higher.
Delta variants have increased patient pressure on hospitals in several US states, and the potential need for a third dose of vaccines is emerging.
Infectious disease specialist in United States
A top infectious disease specialist in the United States says Americans are likely to need a third dose of the Pfizer and Modern vaccines.
"Based on my experience as an immunologist, I would not be surprised to be told that the vaccination will be completed in three doses," Dr. Anthony Fouchi said at a White House press briefing on Thursday.
FDA and CDC
He said the decision would have to be made by the FDA.The Food and Drug Administration and the CDC or the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pfizer vaccine
It remains to be seen whether those who have received the Pfizer vaccine.Which requires only one dose, will also need a booster shot.
A booster shot of the Pfizer and Modern vaccine can be given between five and eight months after the second dose.
White House Coordinator for the Corona Virus Response, Jeffrey Zentz, said that 175 million Americans have been given full doses of the vaccine.That number is 10 million more than a month ago.There is a milestone for the Zens.
CDC Director
CDC Director Rochelle Velensky said the average number of new cases in the United States on Thursday was 1.5 million a day.12,000 patients were hospitalized and 953 died.
Fouchi said the World Health Organization has added a new variant, Mo, and that they are paying close attention to it and are seriously considering everything.However, they do not see it as an immediate threat.
According to the World Health Organization, the Mo virus was first discovered in Colombia and has now been detected in at least 39 countries.
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