In 2023, more than 916,300 people were hospitalized due to COVID-19 and more than 75,500 people died from COVID-19. Health experts encourage COVID-19 vaccines and other precautions because they are highly effective at preventing hospitalization, severe illness, and death.
In the same way that health experts track the flu and other common illnesses, these experts will continue to monitor COVID-19 and recommend measures to stay safe and healthy.
CDC continues to advise the public to practice precautions such as receiving updated COVID-19 vaccines, testing, hand washing, social distancing, wearing a mask, or staying home and away from others if you are sick.
Updated October 29, 2024
