US Now Reporting 80,000+ Cases in a Day
Hospitalizations Rising in 38 States
Pennsylvania Reporting Record Numbers of New Infections
As Donald Trump brings his Keep America Sick tour back to Pennsylvania, Protect Our Care’s Coronavirus War Room Director Zac Petkanas released the following statement:
“As the White House doubles down on its admission that it can’t get the virus under control, Donald Trump is personally putting the citizens of Pennsylvania in grave danger today by holding three mask-free, crowded super-spreader rallies in the state.
“He knows both the country and Pennsylvania are experiencing a third wave as a direct result of his insistence on downplaying the seriousness of the virus, undermining experts, and ignoring mitigation efforts like masks and social distancing.
“However, Trump just doesn’t care that his rallies are making the situation worse and risking more lives so he can hear some cheap applause.
“His indifference to the suffering of the American people during this pandemic is well-documented but it’s beyond the pale for him to continue literally spreading the disease with these superspreader events.”
The United States Is Facing a Worsening National Outbreak
On October 23, The United States Reported More Than 83,000 New Coronavirus Infections, A Record Single Day Increase Since The Pandemic Began.
- “The U.S. coronavirus caseload has reached record heights with more than 83,000 infections reported in a single day, the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation, as states from Connecticut to the Rocky Mountain West reel under the surge… The total U.S. caseload reported on the site Friday was 83,757, topping the 77,362 cases reported on July 16.” [Associated Press, 10/24/20]
On October 25, The United States’ Rolling Average Of New Coronavirus Infections Passed 69,000 — An All Time High.
- “The rolling seven-day average for new coronavirus infections in the United States surpassed 69,000 on Sunday, an all-time high. At least 8,605,000 infections and 224,000 fatalities have been reported since February, according to data tracked by The Washington Post.” [Washington Post, Accessed 10/26/20]
In The Week Preceding October 24, Hospitalizations Jumped In At Least 38 States.
- “Friday’s tally of new U.S. cases — the first above 80,000 — comes as covid-19 hospitalizations are soaring across the country; according to data tracked by The Washington Post, the average number of hospitalizations has jumped in at least 38 states over the past week, a trend that cannot be explained by more widespread testing.” [Washington Post, 10/24/20]
Pennsylvania Is Facing Record-Breaking Numbers of New Infections Since the Pandemic Began
Quick Facts:
Cases: 198,756
Current Hospitalizations: 1,104
Deaths: 8,730
[Philadelphia Inquirer, 10/26/20]
On October 23, Pennsylvania Reported More New Coronavirus Infections Than On Any Other Day Since The Pandemic Began.
- “Pennsylvania reported more new COVID-19 cases Friday than on any other day during the pandemic, mirroring the same troubling trend as the nation. Meanwhile, the Keystone State’s positive test rate is so high that it may suggest a worrisome level of community spread. Pennsylvania health officials said Friday 2,219 new cases were reported, with small gatherings a significant contributor to the surge.” [Philadelphia Inquirer, 10/26/20]
On October 24, Pennsylvania Reported Its Third Consecutive Day With More Than 2,000 New Infections.
- “Pennsylvania reported 2,043 new cases on Saturday, the third straight day over 2,000 cases (the Department of Health didn’t release any numbers on Sunday). The commonwealth is now averaging 1,668 new cases a day over the past seven days, just shy of the pandemic high of 1,685 new daily cases set back in mid-April.” [Philadelphia Inquirer, 10/26/20]
The Average Daily New Cases In Pennsylvania Is 87 Percent Higher Than It Was In September.
- “Here’s where things stand through Thursday, according to an Inquirer analysis of data from each local health department: Pennsylvania: Averaging 1,482 new cases a day, an 11% increase over last week’s average (1,339 a day) and about 87% higher than last month’s average (793 a day).” [Philadelphia Inquirer, 10/22/20]
Hospitalizations Have Increased 129 Percent In Pennsylvania Over The Last Month.
- “Pennsylvania continues to experience a spike in COVID-19 infections, reporting more than 1,000 new cases for 16 days in a row, with little signs of slowing down. Hospitalizations are also up 129% compared to this time last month.” [Philadelphia Inquirer, 10/22/20]