The most recent updates on the pandemic are earth-shattering. According to this article, hospitalizations for COVID-19 in the United States have reached a record high — more than 141,000 Americans were in hospitals with the coronavirus as of Monday, Jan. 10. And with nearly 4.7 million new cases reported in the first week of 2022 alone, it is clear that the virus and its mutations are hitting harder than ever.

The pandemic is far from over. We are urging everyone to take the proper precautions — vaccines and booster shots are available and proven to help. Please follow CDC guidelines, and don’t be afraid to ask a professional for advice to stay safe and well.