UUP COVID-19 Weekly Digest - Week of 7/11/21

Welcome to our Weekly Digest! The state of the COVID-19 pandemic is always changing, and it is important to stay informed. Every week, we present articles that explore the latest COVID-19 developments from New Jersey, the United States, and internationally. This week's articles include new information about the COVID-19 Delta variant's dominance in the U.S., and about research underway to find the connection between the Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines and rare blood clots. Read about these topics and more using the links below!

​New Jersey News:

• N.J. reports 4 COVID deaths, 264 cases. Hospitalizations above 300 for the 5th day.
• NJ COVID-19 Vaccine Information Hub

National News:

• Delta Variant Went From Causing 10% to Over 50% of COVID-19 Cases: What Happens Now
• COVID-19 cases rise across U.S. due to Delta variant

Global News:

• Global Covid-19 death toll surpasses 4 million
• Africa suffers ‘worst pandemic week ever’ as cases surge, vaccinations lag

Vaccination News:

• J&J, AstraZeneca Explore Covid-19 Vaccine Modification in Response to Rare Blood Clots
• States with low vaccination numbers had Covid-19 case rates last week 3 times higher than others where people are fully vaccinated

​Thanks for reading!