1/ The United States reported another record-high average number of new coronavirus cases, bringing the seven-day average to about 71,832 – an increase of more than 20% compared to the previous week and an increase of about 40% from two weeks earlier. Over the last month, the number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 climbed an estimated 46% and 29 states have set new records for new daily cases since the pandemic began. The U.S. reported a record of more than 500,000 new cases over the past week. One top health official warned that the country is at a “critical point.” (CNBC / CNN / New York Times / Bloomberg)
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