COVID-19 deaths up 71%: 6 updates for physician leaders

New research suggests that COVID-19 might be linked to the development of other long-term medical conditions, including postural tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, according to a Dec. 19 report from the American Medical Association

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As researchers continue to learn more about COVID-19 and its long-term effects, here are six new updates for physician leaders to know. 

1. COVID-19 numbers are currently increasing in 43 states, with Oklahoma, Nevada and South Carolina suffering from the highest case counts.

2. The U.S. is up to 65,000 cases a day, with daily deaths up 71 percent from two weeks ago. 

3. Officials are concerned that upcoming holiday-related COVID-19 and RSV infections could put a strain on the health system. 

4. COVID-19 vaccines have saved an estimated 3.2 million lives to date. 

5. Long COVID-19 has been attributed to about 3,500 U.S. deaths. 

6. New research has connected COVID-19 infections to POTS diagnoses. 

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