CNBC reports:
Coronavirus hospitalizations are growing in a majority of U.S. states as Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, warns that the world is not yet “on the road” to ending the pandemic.
Coronavirus hospitalizations, like the so-called positivity rate and deaths, are a key measure because they help scientists gauge the pandemic’s severity.
Covid-19 hospitalizations were growing by 5% or more in 37 states as of Sunday, according to a CNBC analysis of data collected by the Covid Tracking Project, an increase from 36 states a week earlier. Figures are based on a weekly averages to smooth out daily reporting.
US Covid-19 Update: avg of 57,213 new cases/day over the last week, highest since Aug 5. pic.twitter.com/ObgYU9MYPL
— Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) October 20, 2020
COVID-19 Hospitalizations in the US rise to 37,744, highest since August 26. Hospitalization lag cases, so this number is expected to increase in the coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/yUKa88HJ7b
— Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) October 20, 2020