In the ongoing battle against COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the end of a crucial hospital reporting requirement related to the pandemic. Hospitals across the United States are no longer obligated to report specific information regarding admissions, occupancy rates, and other metrics related to respiratory diseases to federal authorities.
A COVID-19 era hospital requirement ends this week. Jacquelyn Karl reports.
The decision comes as a reflection of the improving situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. With declining case numbers, reduced hospitalizations, and widespread vaccination efforts, the CDC. . .