The United States exceeds the threshold of 19 million cases of COVID-19

Data from Johns Hopkins University, which is considered a benchmark in tracking the Covid-19 pandemic, showed that the United States is the first country in the world in terms of the number of infections and deaths caused by the virus. Yesterday Sunday a total of 19,107,675 wounded were registered.

And just six days ago, the United States had crossed the threshold of 18 million cases. The country also recorded a total of 333,069 deaths from the pandemic.

Last night, the outgoing president of the United States, Donald Trump, under pressure from all parties, and after days of rejection, signed a new stimulus plan to the economy worth $ 900 billion, which was approved by Congress, overwhelmingly, to help those affected by the Corona pandemic and provide subsidies to families and small businesses affected by COVID-19.

And leading infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has warned that the worst of the Covid-19 epidemic may not yet happen, which could push the country into a “critical stage” with travel frequencies increasing during the period. vacation.

“I share with President-elect Biden his concern that the matter could get worse in the coming weeks,” said the expert appointed by President-elect Joe Biden as a consultant on the Covid-19 epidemic, after being a member of the crisis cell. formed by Donald Trump.

But when the nationwide vaccination campaign began, and it was designated first for frontline healthcare workers and workers in long-term care facilities, a ray of hope hung over Americans. However, the initial amounts of vaccine did not meet the promises of the federal government.