Thursday was the highest day for new infections since July 24 and the fourth highest total day, 71,671, says Johns Hopkins.
According to the Covid Trekking Project, more than 1,000,000 people were hospitalized across the country. This is the highest level of hospital admissions since 20 Aug Gust.
The number of hospital admissions has increased by 33% since the beginning of October, the CTP says.
Deaths are also on the rise with 856 on Thursday, says Johns Hopkins. Deaths-day deaths continue to climb and reach 763. It is the highest level of average weekly deaths in a month.
In White House coronavirus task force reports obtained by CNN this week, officials say “the Sun Belt is an early sign of deterioration and is likely to continue to deteriorate in the Midwest and northern states.” More state leaders have sounded alarms about rising infections, hospitalizations and deaths.
States may ‘order some social distance’
“Many states will face heavy pressure on hospital capacity and possibly re-impose some social distance order,” the IHME said. “The best strategy to delay the re-imposition of the mandate and the economic hardships associated with it is to expand the use of masks.”
According to Johns Hopkins data, Oregon is the only state that is trending in the right direction, which shows:
- Record-high hospital admissions were made Thursday in at least eight states: Kentucky, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
- At least 12 states saw the highest seven-day average of new daily cases: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming.
- And at least six states – Colorado, Indiana, Montana, Ohio, Oklahoma and Utah – registered the highest number of their daily cases.
Government of Illinois. JB Pritzker announced regional sanctions. New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell said anyone who doesn’t wear a mask can get a $ 500 ticket.
“There are already laws on books,” he said. “At the discretion of our police officers, it is a matter of taking action to enforce it.”
Uta announced additional efforts for more than 20 counties on high transmission hazards. These efforts include limiting casual social gatherings to 10 people.
Smaller gatherings, housing parties help propel the boom
In state reports, the White House Task Force has recommended strong mitigation efforts, including “wearing masks, body spacing, hand hygiene, avoiding crowds in public and at social gatherings in private.” “
Government of Maryland. Larry Hogg said Thursday family gatherings are the top source of transmission in his state.
“Our contact tracing operation continues to show that social gatherings are the most likely source of transmission,” the governor said. “The first-order activity of those who test positive continues as a family reunion, followed by home parties.”
Experts fear that the holidays could increase the risk of infection. Doctors are concerned that returning college students could bring the virus, adding to the spread of large-scale family gatherings for Thanksgiving and other events. Infectious disease experts say virtual celebrations may be the best this year.
Remdesivir is FDA approved
The drug, sold under the brand name Veclary, has been used under Emergency Use Authorization since May. It is the first drug approved for the treatment of Covid-19.
In the United States, Veclary is indicated for the treatment of Kovid-19 for adults and pediatric patients (12 years and older and weighing at least 40 kg), requiring hospitalization, the company said in a statement. “
“Vascular should only be admitted to a hospital or clinic that is able to provide intensive care compared to hospital care of patients.”
CNN’s Betsy Klein, Rebecca Rise, Gregory Lemos, Maggie Fox, Melissa Alonso and Brandon Miller contributed to the report.
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