New COVID Cases In The U.S. Surpass 90,000 In One Day

The US is approaching a significant milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly nine million cases reported. According to Johns Hopkins University, the US has the highest number of cases globally. Recently, the US recorded over 87,000 new cases in a single day, marking a new daily record. Despite a 9% increase in testing, the average daily cases have risen by over 20% compared to the previous week. Forty-one states have seen at least a 10% increase in cases. Health officials are increasingly concerned about hospital capacity, with over 46,000 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized.

Which country has the highest number of COVID-19 infections according to the transcript?

• India

• Brazil

• United States

• Russia

What was the record number of new COVID-19 cases reported in a single day in the US?

• 87,000

• 100,000

• 90,000

• 75,000

By what percentage did the average number of new daily cases increase compared to the previous week?

• 10%

• 15%

• 25%

• 20%

How many states saw at least a 10% rise in COVID-19 cases compared to the previous week?

• 30

• 35

• 41

• 50

What is the current concern of health officials regarding the COVID-19 situation?

• Testing availability

• International travel restrictions

• Hospital capacity

• Vaccine distribution