COVID-19 UPDATE: VIX 2D surge >40% + NYSE TICK collapse to worst reading since 1990 = capitulation signal

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STRATEGY: VIX 2D surge >40% + NYSE TICK collapse to worst reading since 1990 = capitulation signal
In one of the greatest signs of a "return to normal" Dr. Fauci, White House advisor and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested the US could start relaxing indoor mask requirements.  This is another sign pointing to a sustained retreat in US COVID-19 cases.  Although he did suggest it might be a seasonal issue, like masks come back in the Winter.


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Source: https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/09/health/us-coronavirus-sunday/index.html



And vaccination efforts seem to be improving, as we have noted, with weekly vaccinations now increasing. This is likely a bit of a lift coming from the re-introduction of the J&J vaccine, which is 1 dose.  As the chart below shows, the 7D average seems to be curling upwards again.

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And going forward, we could see it rise further given the expansion of age ranges to 12 to 15 years old.

- the US CDC is also suggesting vaccine boosters
- and US govt will pay for these

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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/11/covid-boo...

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