US infections made a new record today, topping 70,000.

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This is not merely more testing (bottom panel), but also a rise in the positivity rate (top panel). Meaning, the virus is spreading, not finding more via testing.

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This is leading to a rise in COVID-19 related hospitalization.

At the current rate the US should set a new record by next week.

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All of this is leading to a rise in COVID-19 related deaths. Today (July 16 at 977) is the highest daily level since May 29 (not counting the NJ reclassification)

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And, unfortunately, deaths are soaring in the five worst states.

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