COVID-19 Cases Surge In 48 States

The video discusses the surge in COVID-19 cases in the US, highlighting that only Missouri and Vermont show promising trends with a 10% improvement. In contrast, states like Connecticut and Florida have seen a 50% rise, with 27 other states experiencing increases between 10% and 50%. The US recorded the highest single-day increase since July, averaging over 55,000 new cases daily. Dr. Anthony Fauci warns that positivity rates are worsening in over 30 states. Experts caution that a new wave, combined with flu season, could lead to nearly 2,300 daily deaths. By mid-January, the US surpassed 8.1 million cases and 219,000 deaths.

Which two states showed a 10% improvement in COVID-19 cases?

• Missouri and Vermont

• Texas and Florida

• Georgia and New Jersey

• California and New York

What was the percentage increase in COVID-19 cases in Connecticut and Florida?

• 75%

• 10%

• 50%

• 25%

What did Dr. Anthony Fauci say about the positivity rate in more than 30 states?

• It is improving

• It is going in the wrong direction

• It is decreasing

• It is stable

What is the potential daily death toll in the US if a new wave of COVID-19 coincides with flu season?

• 3000 deaths

• 1000 deaths

• 1500 deaths

• 2300 deaths

By mid-January, how many confirmed COVID-19 cases had the US surpassed?

• 5 million

• 6.5 million

• 7.8 million

• 8.1 million