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Here’s what we should all be saying to one another for the next 10 days:
This year, make it a virtual Thanksgiving. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
This year, make it a virtual Thanksgiving. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
Unless the numbers turn around, the pandemic’s victims in the first 28 days of November — in only those four weeks! — will surpass the U.S. death toll in the Normandy invasion.
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This Thanksgiving and Christmas, Americans could do the pandemic equivalent of opening Amity Island’s beaches for the Fourth of July.
Go virtual instead. Wear a mask, wash your hands, keep your distance and save the hugs for when it’s safe. https://bit.ly/mem1200
Go virtual instead. Wear a mask, wash your hands, keep your distance and save the hugs for when it’s safe. https://bit.ly/mem1200
The only way to guarantee a healthy and safe Thanksgiving is to get together virtually.
Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance — six feet or more. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance — six feet or more. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
The rolling seven-day new infection tally has been climbing since Oct. 12. The rolling seven-day daily death average has been rising since Oct. 31.
More of us are getting sicker and dying. Many hospitals are overloaded.
Be smart, stay healthy. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
More of us are getting sicker and dying. Many hospitals are overloaded.
Be smart, stay healthy. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
Each day, Covid-19 has on average killed ***three times as many Americans*** as the number of Union soldiers killed on an average day of the Civil War.
Stay home. Don’t invite others over. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance.
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Stay home. Don’t invite others over. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance.
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The pandemic has killed more than 250,000 Americans. Only WWII and the Civil War have seen more deaths among U.S. military personnel.
Stay home. Don’t invite others over. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance. Save the hugs for when it’s safe. http://bit.ly/mem1201
Stay home. Don’t invite others over. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance. Save the hugs for when it’s safe. http://bit.ly/mem1201
The Vietnam War ended in 1975 after more than 58,000 American military personnel deaths. In 2020, Covid-19 has killed four times that number of Americans.
If Covid-19 were a war, it would displace World War I as the third-deadliest in U.S. history. http://bit.ly/mem1201
If Covid-19 were a war, it would displace World War I as the third-deadliest in U.S. history. http://bit.ly/mem1201
The rolling seven-day daily average of new infections was 50,812 on Oct. 12. It’s more than tripled since, reaching 162,837 on Wednesday.
That same day, the rolling seven-day per diem death rate reached 1,245, the highest it’s been since May.
Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
That same day, the rolling seven-day per diem death rate reached 1,245, the highest it’s been since May.
Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
Rank the 12 wars the U.S. has fought by American military fatalities. Set aside the top two (Civil War, WWII).
In the third- through 12-deadliest conflicts, U.S. armed forces suffered a total of 240,958 fatalities.
Covid-19 passed that mark on Nov. 11. http://bit.ly/mem1201
In the third- through 12-deadliest conflicts, U.S. armed forces suffered a total of 240,958 fatalities.
Covid-19 passed that mark on Nov. 11. http://bit.ly/mem1201
On Thursday, Nov. 19, the U.S. set a record with 187,629 positive Covid-19 tests.
On 11/19, the U.S. had 1,964 Covid-19 deaths, the most since 6/25*.
Stay home. Don’t invite others over. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
On 11/19, the U.S. had 1,964 Covid-19 deaths, the most since 6/25*.
Stay home. Don’t invite others over. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
* June 25 (2,466 deaths) was anomalous because New Jersey reported probable Covid-19 fatalities from earlier in the pandemic.
Discounting June 25, the 1,964 Covid-19 deaths on Thursday, Nov. 19, were the most since 2,708 died on May 6.
Discounting June 25, the 1,964 Covid-19 deaths on Thursday, Nov. 19, were the most since 2,708 died on May 6.
The rolling seven-day daily average of new positive Covid-19 tests has been climbing *every day* since Oct. 12, when it was 50,811.6.
As of Thursday, Nov. 19, that figure stands at 166,298.
Skip the holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
As of Thursday, Nov. 19, that figure stands at 166,298.
Skip the holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
The rolling seven-day per diem average of Covid-19 deaths has been rising *every day* since Oct. 31, when it was 812.7.
As of Thursday, Nov. 19, that figure stands at 1,358.9.
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
As of Thursday, Nov. 19, that figure stands at 1,358.9.
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
On Friday, Nov. 20, the U.S. set a record with 198,537 positive Covid-19 tests.
On 11/19, the U.S. had 1,947 Covid-19 deaths.
Stay home. Don’t invite others over. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance — six feet or more. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
On 11/19, the U.S. had 1,947 Covid-19 deaths.
Stay home. Don’t invite others over. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance — six feet or more. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
The rolling seven-day per diem average of new positive Covid-19 tests has been climbing *every day* since Oct. 12, when it was 50,811.6.
As of Friday, Nov. 20, that figure stands at 168,695, a record.
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
As of Friday, Nov. 20, that figure stands at 168,695, a record.
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
The rolling seven-day per diem average of Covid-19 deaths has been rising *every day* since Oct. 31, when it was 812.7.
On Friday, Nov. 20, that figure was 1,439 — the highest level since May 15 (1,446).
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
On Friday, Nov. 20, that figure was 1,439 — the highest level since May 15 (1,446).
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
Make no mistake. The crisis is upon us.
We each of us have a choice. Should we risk suffering misery and death, or inflicting it on others? Or should we walk a safer, smarter, more humane path?
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
We each of us have a choice. Should we risk suffering misery and death, or inflicting it on others? Or should we walk a safer, smarter, more humane path?
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
The rolling seven-day per diem average of new positive Covid-19 tests has been climbing *every day* since Oct. 12, when it was 50,811.6.
As of Saturday, Nov. 21, that figure stands at 170,539, a record.
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
As of Saturday, Nov. 21, that figure stands at 170,539, a record.
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
The rolling seven-day per diem average of Covid-19 deaths has been rising *every day* since Oct. 31, when it was 813.
On Saturday, Nov. 21, that figure was 1,470 — the highest level since May 13 (1,474).
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
On Saturday, Nov. 21, that figure was 1,470 — the highest level since May 13 (1,474).
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
Make no mistake. The crisis is upon us.
We each of us have a choice. Should we risk suffering misery and death, or inflicting it on others? Or should we walk a safer, smarter, more humane path?
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
We each of us have a choice. Should we risk suffering misery and death, or inflicting it on others? Or should we walk a safer, smarter, more humane path?
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
The rolling seven-day per diem average of new positive Covid-19 tests has been climbing *every day* since Oct. 12, when it was 50,811.6.
As of Sunday, Nov. 22, that figure stands at 171,542, a record.
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
As of Sunday, Nov. 22, that figure stands at 171,542, a record.
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
The rolling seven-day per diem average of Covid-19 deaths has been rising *every day* since Oct. 31, when it was 813.
On Sunday, Nov. 22, that figure was 1,502 — the highest level since May 12 (1,608).
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
On Sunday, Nov. 22, that figure was 1,502 — the highest level since May 12 (1,608).
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
Vaccines are coming, but it will take weeks, if not months, until most Americans can get shots.
Right now, our hospitals are overwhelmed. WE ARE IN CRISIS.
Stay home. Don’t invite others over. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
Right now, our hospitals are overwhelmed. WE ARE IN CRISIS.
Stay home. Don’t invite others over. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
The rolling seven-day per diem average of new positive Covid-19 tests has been climbing *every day* since Oct. 12, when it was 50,811.6.
As of Monday, Nov. 23, that figure stands at 173,222, a record.
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
As of Monday, Nov. 23, that figure stands at 173,222, a record.
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
The rolling seven-day per diem average of Covid-19 deaths has been rising *every day* since Oct. 31, when it was 813.
On Monday, Nov. 23, that figure was 1,535.7 — the highest level since May 12 (1,608.7).
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
On Monday, Nov. 23, that figure was 1,535.7 — the highest level since May 12 (1,608.7).
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
Covid-19 hospitalizations have been rising *every day* since Oct. 25, when there were 41,786, and setting new records *every day* since Nov. 9, when there were 59,301.
On Monday, Nov. 23, there were 85,836 Covid-19 hospitalizations in the U.S.
Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
On Monday, Nov. 23, there were 85,836 Covid-19 hospitalizations in the U.S.
Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
All of the numbers in this thread are daily numbers or daily averages for THE UNITED STATES. We are in a crisis, and we need to take steps to save lives.
Stay home. Don’t invite others over. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
Stay home. Don’t invite others over. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
Many U.S. hospitals are experiencing or facing the prospect of severe staffing shortages RIGHT NOW. Covid-19 infections CONTINUE TO RISE.
We flattened the curve in the spring. We need to do it again.
The need is dire. Lives are at stake.
Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
We flattened the curve in the spring. We need to do it again.
The need is dire. Lives are at stake.
Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
Yes, safe and effective vaccines are on the way. But it will be weeks before the public starts getting them and months before most Americans can be vaccinated.
We desperately need to flatten the curve RIGHT NOW. Lives are at stake.
Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
We desperately need to flatten the curve RIGHT NOW. Lives are at stake.
Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
The rolling seven-day per diem average of new positive Covid-19 tests has been climbing *every day* since Oct. 12, when it was 50,811.6.
As of Tuesday, Nov. 24, that figure stands at 175,658, a record.
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
As of Tuesday, Nov. 24, that figure stands at 175,658, a record.
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
The rolling seven-day per diem average of Covid-19 deaths has risen *every day* since Oct. 31, when it was 813.
On Tuesday, Nov. 24, that figure was 1,624.3 — the highest level since May 11 (1,691.9).
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
On Tuesday, Nov. 24, that figure was 1,624.3 — the highest level since May 11 (1,691.9).
Skip the in-person holiday gatherings. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
On Tuesday, the U.S. had 2,203 Covid-19 deaths. That’s the most since either June 25 (2,466, as New Jersey reported a batch of probable Covid-19 for the duration of the pandemic) or May 6 (2,708).
Go virtual for this year’s holidays. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
Go virtual for this year’s holidays. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
Covid-19 hospitalizations have risen *every day* since Oct. 25, when there were 41,786, and set new records *every day* since Nov. 9, when there were 59,301.
On Tuesday, Nov. 24, there were 88,080 Covid-19 hospitalizations in the U.S.
Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
On Tuesday, Nov. 24, there were 88,080 Covid-19 hospitalizations in the U.S.
Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
Safe and effective vaccines are on the way — but the general public likely won’t start receiving vaccinations until March.
The crisis is NOW. Hospital staffs are struggling NOW. We need to flatten the curve RIGHT NOW. Lives are at stake NOW.
Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
The crisis is NOW. Hospital staffs are struggling NOW. We need to flatten the curve RIGHT NOW. Lives are at stake NOW.
Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
All the figures in this thread are daily numbers or daily averages for the U.S. We are in a crisis. We need to take steps to save lives.
Stay home as much as possible. Don’t invite others over. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
Stay home as much as possible. Don’t invite others over. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance. Save the hugs for when it’s safe.
