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Get the latest information on Covid-19 in the United States, including updated statistics, case counts, and testing information.
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The Latest Numbers
As of right now, the United States has the most confirmed cases of Covid-19 with over 4.5 million. The US also has the most deaths due to Covid-19 with over 153 thousand.
Cases
As of June 1st, 2020, there are 1,982,217 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the United States, with 116,606 deaths. The states with the most cases are:
-California:191,780
-New York:383,231
-Texas:204,429
-Florida:170,291
Deaths
Number of deaths: 439,917
Covid-19 has killed more than 439,000 people in the United States since the start of the pandemic, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.
The milestone comes as the novel coronavirus continues to spread rapidly across the country, with more than 85,000 new cases reported on Wednesday — the highest single-day total since the pandemic began.
The death toll in the US has been rising steadily for weeks, and is now averaging more than 2,200 per day. The actual number of fatalities is believed to be much higher, due to a lag in reporting and other factors.
Hospitalizations
As of today, there are currently 2,873 people hospitalized due to Covid-19 in the United States. This is a decrease from yesterday, when there were 3,006 hospitalizations. However, it is still an increase from two weeks ago, when there were 2,468 hospitalizations.
The Latest Developments
The United States has seen a surge in Covid-19 cases in the past few weeks. This has led to many states imposing restrictions again. However, there are also some states that are seeing a decline in cases. Let’s take a look at the latest developments.
Vaccine Distribution
On December 13, 2020, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend that health care personnel and long-term residents of long-term care facilities should receive the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine. The vote was 13 in favor and one abstention. The recommendation will now go to the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for final approval.
The ACIP based its decision on data from clinical trials showing that the Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective in preventing COVID-19. The committee also noted that health care workers are at high risk for exposure to the virus, and that long-term residents of long-term care facilities are also at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19.
The CDC will make the final decision on which groups will receive the vaccine first, but the ACIP’s recommendation is likely to be followed. If approved, the vaccine will be distributed to health care workers and long-term residents of long-term care facilities first, followed by other groups at high risk for exposure to or serious illness from COVID-19.
New Treatments
As the world continues to battle the Covid pandemic, medical researchers are working hard to develop new treatments and vaccines. Here are some of the latest developments:
-Several pharmaceutical companies are working on treatments that use antibodies to fight the virus. Antibodies are proteins that help the body fight infection. Early studies suggest that these treatments may be effective in reducing the severity of symptoms and helping patients recover more quickly.
-Researchers are also working on developing vaccines that use pieces of the virus to stimulate the immune system. These vaccines are still in early stages of development, but they have shown promise in animal studies.
-There is also ongoing research into “convalescent plasma” as a treatment for Covid. This is plasma from the blood of patients who have recovered from the disease. It contains high levels of antibodies, which may help fight off the virus in infected patients.
These are just some of the latest developments in the fight against Covid. New treatments and vaccines hold promise for bringing an end to this pandemic.
Travel Restrictions
The United States has issued travel restrictions to and from many countries due to the coronavirus pandemic.
As of March 11, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised all Americans to avoid nonessential international travel. The CDC also recommends that older adults and people with chronic medical conditions should consider suspending all travel, including cruise ship travel and long-distance bus or train trips.
On March 13, 2020, the State Department issued a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. The Department of Homeland Security has also advised all Americans to refrain from traveling on cruise ships.
The CDC advises that older adults and people with chronic medical conditions should consider suspending all travel, including cruise ship travel and long-distance bus or train trips.
The Latest Advice
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new travel guidance, advising Americans to avoid all nonessential travel to Mexico due to the outbreak of Covid-19 in the country. This is the latest advice from the CDC, and it applies to all travel, both leisure and business.
From the CDC
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From the WHO
The World Health Organization has released new guidance on the coronavirus, saying that it is still unclear how exactly the virus is spread.
The agency says that while there is evidence that the virus can be spread through airborne droplets, it is still unclear how exactly this happens.
The WHO says that people should avoid close contact with others if they are feeling unwell, and that they should wear a mask if they are coughing or sneezing.
The agency also says that people should clean and disinfect surfaces which are frequently touched, such as door handles, tables and countertops.
The Latest News
The United States has seen an increase in Covid-19 cases in the past week. This is the highest increase in cases since the pandemic started. The United States now has more than 3 million cases of Covid-19.
From the White House
The Latest News on the Coronavirus
Updates from the White House and across the nation
The United States has seen an uptick in coronavirus cases in recent weeks, with some states setting records for new infections. The country has also seen a rise in hospitalizations and deaths.
Here are the latest updates on the pandemic:
July 21, 2020
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany tested positive for coronavirus, becoming the latest member of President Donald Trump’s inner circle to contract the disease. McEnany, who is asymptomatic, said she will quarantine and “continue working on behalf of the American people remotely.”
Trump tweeted his support for his press secretary, saying she is “doing very well.” Earlier this week, two other senior aides — White House counselor Kellyanne Conway and Nicholas Luna, chief of staff to first lady Melania Trump — announced they had tested positive for coronavirus.
July 20, 2020
The U.S. recorded more than 77,000 new coronavirus cases on Saturday — a new single-day record — according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The country has now seen more than 3.8 million infections since the pandemic began.
The rise in cases comes as more states ease restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the virus. Florida reported a record number of new cases on Friday, with nearly 11,000 infections. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said relaxed attitudes towards social distancing and face masks may be to blame for the spike in cases in his city.
July 17, 2020
The Supreme Court ruled that federal law protects LGBT workers from job discrimination in a 6-3 decision that could have far-reaching consequences for millions of Americans. The court held that employers who fire workers simply for being gay or transgender violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
In a statement released after the ruling was announced, President Donald Trump said his administration “is proud to have reversed this discriminatory policy” banning transgender people from serving in the military. He did not mention job protections for LGBT workers.
From State Governors
Today, more than half of the states in the U.S. have either lifted their mask mandates or are in the process of doing so. This shift comes as the number of new Covid-19 cases and deaths continues to decline and more people are getting vaccinated.
Here is a breakdown of where each state stands on masks:
Alabama: Governor Kay Ivey has lifted the state’s mask mandate, but encourages people to wear masks in certain situations.
Alaska: The state never had a mask mandate, but is urging people to continue wearing them in certain situations.
Arizona: Governor Doug Ducey lifted the state’s mask mandate on March 25th.
Arkansas: Governor Asa Hutchinson has lifted the state’s mask mandate, but urges people to continue wearing them in certain situations.
California: A statewide mask mandate is still in place, but is set to be lifted on June 15th.
Colorado: Governor Jared Polis has lifted the state’s mask mandate, but urges people to continue wearing them in certain situations.
Connecticut: A statewide mask mandate is still in place, but is set to be lifted on June 20th.
Delaware: A statewide mask mandate is still in place, but is set to be lifted on June 15th.
Kentucky: Governor Andy Beshear has lifted the state’s mask mandate, but urges people to continue wearing them in certain situations. Louisiana: Governor John Bel Edwards has lifted the state’s mask mandate, but urges people to continue wearing them in certain situations.”
The Latest Analysis
Even as the United States becomes the global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump and his team continue to push a message of optimism, saying the country is “turning the corner” and that the virus will “disappear.”
From Medical Experts
The United States is in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic, with more than 23 million confirmed cases and 391,000 deaths to date. While the number of new infections has slowed in recent months, experts say the country is still facing a serious health crisis.
There are several key factors that contribute to the high number of coronavirus cases in the US. First and foremost, the US has a large population. This means that even a small percentage of infected people can result in a large number of total cases.
Secondly, the US has been slow to respond to the pandemic, both in terms of implementing preventative measures and in terms of testing and contact tracing. This has allowed the virus to spread unchecked in many communities across the country.
Finally, there are significant disparities in health outcomes across different groups within the US population. For example, African Americans and Latinos are more likely to contract and die from Covid-19 than white Americans. These disparities are often rooted in socio-economic factors such as poverty and inadequate access to healthcare.
Addressing these underlying issues is crucial to slowing the spread of coronavirus in the United States. In addition to continuing to wear masks and practice social distancing, experts say it is essential to increase testing and contact tracing efforts, as well as provide targeted support to vulnerable groups within the population.
From Political Analysts
Data shows that the United States has surpassed 300,000 deaths due to Covid-19, with a current death toll of 300,485. This is an alarming increase, as the United States only had 200,000 deaths a month ago. Political analysts are divided on what this increase in deaths means for the United States.
Some believe that the increase in deaths is due to the recent surge in cases in states such as California, Florida, and Texas. They argue that this surge is due to states reopening too soon and not following the CDC guidelines. They believe that if states would have listened to the experts and taken more precautions, then the death toll would not be as high as it currently is.
Others believe that the surge in cases is due to people becoming complacent and not taking the virus seriously enough. They believe that people are not wearing masks or social distancing as much as they should be. They argue that even though some states are taking more precautions than others, it does not matter if people are not following the guidelines.
Both sides make valid points, but it is clear that something needs to be done in order to prevent more deaths from occurring. The question now is what can be done in order to stop the spread of Covid-19?
