The number of COVID patients hospitalized nationwide grew to a new all-time high of 106,688, which is up 18 percent over the previous two weeks
At least 3,124 Americans died yesterday, which is the highest number of deaths in a single day throughout the pandemic. The previous single-day record was last Thursday when 2,879 deaths were recorded
There were 221,267 new infections recorded yesterday. Cases per day are now eclipsing 200,000 on average for the first time on record
* At least 3,124 American coronavirus patients died on Wednesday in the pandemic's most deadly day * It is the first time the virus has claimed 3,000 American lives or more in a single day
* The number of COVID patients hospitalized nationwide also grew to a new all-time high of 106,688, which is up 18% in the last two weeks
* There were 221,267 new infections recorded yesterday. Cases per day are now eclipsing 200,000 on average for the first time on record
* The CDC's latest forecast is now predicting another 72,000 deaths within the next four weeks
* The grim tolls comes on the same day a panel of FDA advisers will meet to weigh whether to recommend the agency authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
* Ten counties in California reported having no intensive care unit beds available on Wednesday, as the state reported yet another record for new daily cases
* Operation Warp Speed, the White House response to the pandemic, urged Americans to continue mask-wearing and social distancing on Wednesday as it said a vaccine could be approved by the weekend
The United States has crossed an ominous new threshold of 3,000 lives lost to COVID-19 in a single day as hospitalizations continued to surge to record highs.
At least 3,124 Americans died yesterday, which is the highest number of deaths in a single day throughout the pandemic.
The previous single-day record was last Thursday when 2,879 deaths were recorded.
The number of COVID patients hospitalized across the country continues to surge to all-time highs with 106,688 currently being treated, which is up 18 percent over the previous two weeks.
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More News On US Covid-19 Deaths Surpassing 3,000 For The First Time
US records more than 3,000 Covid deaths a day for the first time -- The Guardian
U.S. records more than 3,000 deaths in a single day, a new high -- Washington Post
200 hospitals have been at full capacity, and 1/3 of all US hospitals are almost out of ICU space -- CNN
