The U.S. has come a long way in terms of daily national COVID-19 cases, as the 7-day average dropped to its lowest point in nearly a year on May 17, to 32,434. Despite the 18 percent national decrease in the past week, some states are still seeing their own figures head in the wrong direction as the daily average vaccination rate continues to drop off, according to data from The New York Times.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb During a press conference held on May 17, President Joe Biden urged those who had not yet been vaccinated to do so, saying it would be a “tragedy” to watch COVID case numbers increase among people who weren’t protected from the virus. “We know there will be advances and setbacks, and we know that there are many flare-ups that could occur. But if the unvaccinated get vaccinated, they will protect themselves and other unvaccinated people around them,” Biden said. The news also comes days after the CDC announced the most significant change in its COVID guidelines to date, suggesting it’s safe for fully vaccinated people to be indoors and outdoors without masks. But during an interview with Fox News’s Chris Wallace on May 16, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, warned that cases could rise again in certain areas if local officials don’t consider the conditions in their jurisdictions before making changes to public health precautions. “I want to make sure everybody understands … we’re not a homogeneous country,” she explained. “There are some places that have more disease than others and less vaccination rates than others, and what I would say is in those communities, they should still be looking within those communities before removing mask policies.” Read on to find out which four states are seeing a rising number of cases, according to May 18 data from The Washington Post. RELATED: Dr. Fauci Says “Herd Immunity” Is No Longer the Goal With COVID—This Is.
New cases in the last seven days: 12 cases per 100,000 people Percent increase in the last seven days: 2 percent New cases in the last seven days: 9 cases per 100,000 people Percent increase in the last seven days: 4 percent RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. New cases in the last seven days: 6 cases per 100,000 people Percent increase in the last seven days: 6 percent New cases in the last seven days: 14 cases per 100,000 people Percent increase in the last seven days: 115 percent RELATED: America Will “Feel Close to Normal” by This Exact Date, COVID Expert Says.
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RELATED: Dr. Fauci Says “Herd Immunity” Is No Longer the Goal With COVID—This Is. The U.S. saw a remarkable 21 percent decline in COVID cases over the past week, according to May 11 data from The Post. On May 9, the country experienced some of its lowest daily COVID case numbers since the beginning of the pandemic, with just over 25,000 new infections reported that day. Despite this big decline, however, some states have seen an increase in COVID cases over the last seven days. According to The Post, a drop in vaccination rates, states pulling back restrictions, and more transmissible variants spreading could all be pushing these states back into case-increasing patterns. The New York Times reported on May 11 that vaccinations are now being administered at about 2.19 million doses per day on average, which is a 35 percent decrease from the peak of 3.38 million reported on April 13. At the same time, more states are loosening restrictions, while a new variant of concern, B.1.617, has started spreading overseas. “We’re going to see a bit of a Whac-a-Mole situation for some time to come, as local and regional outbreaks flare up and burn out,” Robert Schooley, MD, chief of infectious disease division at the University of California San Diego, told the NYT. That flare up has already kept some areas from joining the rest of the country in reducing COVID cases. Read on to find which states are seeing an uptick in cases, according to May 11 data from The Washington Post. RELATED: Pfizer Executive Says This Is Who Will Get COVID Booster Shots First. New cases in the last seven days: 12 cases per 100,000 peopleae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Percent increase in the last seven days: 1 percent New cases in the last seven days: 7 cases per 100,000 people Percent increase in the last seven days: 2 percent RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. New cases in the last seven days: 8 cases per 100,000 people Percent increase in the last seven days: 7 percent New cases in the last seven days: 11 cases per 100,000 people Percent increase in the last seven days: 9 percent RELATED: The Riskiest Things You’re Doing After You’re Vaccinated, CDC Says.
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Throughout much of the pandemic in the U.S., Hawaii was considered one of the rare “safe” states, but a recent spike in cases and hospitalizations has residents and state officials concerned. In fact, Hawaii just re-instituted a quarantine for those traveling between the islands in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. According to the experts at Covid Act Now, Hawaii is at a “critical” risk level, with the highest infection rate in the country at 1.46. And the state’s 12.7 daily new cases per 100,000 people is a “very large number of new cases.” As of Aug. 11, there have been 3,615 COVID cases in Hawaii, resulting in 33 deaths. And for states to keep an eye on, check out these 6 States Where COVID Numbers Will Spike Soon, Researchers Say. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tweeted about the city’s “reckless behavior” on Aug. 8. In fact, it’s these gatherings in Chicago that may be part of the reason coronavirus numbers in Illinois are on the rise. State officials have blamed young people not taking the situation seriously. Now, Illinois has a higher daily new case rate than Hawaii: 13.7 cases per 100,000 people. So far, there have been over 197,300 COVID cases in Illinois, along with more than 7,850 deaths. And, like Hawaii, it’s one of only four states that The New York Times says “have had recent growth in newly reported cases over the last 14 days.” And for more places that need to contain their outbreaks, here are 9 Major Cities the White House Is Worried About. As of Aug. 11, there are new coronavirus restrictions in Massachusetts, a reflection of the rising case numbers in Boston and in the state as a whole. There are more limitations on restaurants and group gatherings, along with the enforcement of face mask mandates. “These parties are too big, too crowded, and people are simply not being responsible about face coverings, social distancing, or any of the major metrics that we’ve put in place to help people manage the spread of this virus,” Gov. Charlie Baker said at an Aug. 7 press conference. Massachusetts had been doing well up to this point, and its numbers are still promising, including a fairly low (though not fully contained) daily new case rate of 5.4 cases per 100,000 people, according to Covid Act Now. The infection rate of 1.07, however, indicates that COVID is still spreading within the state, and the recent uptick in new cases could quickly get worse. Overall, there have been 121,315 coronavirus cases in Massachusetts, with close to 8,740 deaths. And for more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb A motorcycle rally in South Dakota last week—bringing in 100,000 people amid the pandemic—brought attention to how the state is handling coronavirus. Observers and health experts are concerned about the surge the rally could cause, but South Dakota is already struggling with rising numbers. The state is currently seeing 10.5 daily new cases per 100,000 people, with a high infection rate (1.12) that means “active cases are rapidly increasing.” To date, The New York Times reports more than 9,660 COVID cases in South Dakota, and just over 145 deaths. And for more alarming coronavirus numbers, These 6 States Are Seeing the Biggest COVID Spikes in Kids.
