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Nearly half of new cases of COVID-19 in the US are in 5 states, and New York is one of them

'07.04.2021'

Olga Derkach

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Nearly 44% of all reported COVID-19 cases in the United States in the past week have been in just five states: New York, Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Writes about it The Hill.

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The rise in cases comes at a turning point in the country's fight against coronavirus, as states work to step up vaccinations to avoid a new wave of infections. The numbers highlight the challenges in these states and the dangers of various strains of COVID-19.

Over the past week, 452 cases of coronavirus infection have been reported in the United States.

Almost 197 cases were in New York, Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. This is 500% of all cases.

These five states are home to only 22% of the US population.

Michigan has the highest rate of new infections in the past two weeks. On Sunday, April 4, the seven-day average of new infections in Michigan reached 6, more than double the number two weeks earlier.

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, however, made clear that she is unlikely to tighten restrictions amid sharp growth. Pandemic fatigue and more infectious strains are driving the rise in the number of cases, she said.

In addition, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy have not publicly asked the federal government to provide more vaccines amid rising cases. Murphy said he constantly talks to the White House about the vaccine.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has consistently advocated the need for more vaccines in the city.

Nationwide, more than 75% of people age 65 and older have received at least one vaccine, in addition to more than 40% of all adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Most states opened up vaccination eligibility for all adults after US President Joe Biden set a May 1 deadline for all adults to get vaccinated. On Tuesday, April 6, Biden pushed that target date back to April 19.

Also on Tuesday, leading national infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci quelled fears of a new wave of coronavirus hitting the US, saying, “As long as we continue to vaccinate people effectively and efficiently, I don't think this will happen. This does not mean that we will not see an increase in the number of cases. "

However, medical experts continue to urge governors to take precautions, including wearing masks, staying away from others, and avoiding crowds.

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