United States Covid-19: Daily Summary (March 18th)
News
The U.S. could begin vaccinating older kids against Covid-19 this fall while elementary-aged children may start getting their shots early next year, White House Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anthony Fauci told lawmakers on Wednesday. https://t.co/JpAbqHKOBM
— The Nicholson Foundation (@NicholsonForNJ) March 17, 2021
In moments I’ll be getting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and free.
I urge all eligible New Yorkers to get vaccinated as soon as you can.
Let's #VaccinateNY.https://t.co/OlXqgwYCpS
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 17, 2021
Restrictions
Coronavirus Update New York City: Indoor fitness classes to resume, curfews lifted for some businesses https://t.co/hliZB5VPwR pic.twitter.com/8tCL0Y30i5
— Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) March 18, 2021
Disneyland will open in April amid the coronavirus pandemic. See information on when Universal, Six Flags, Busch Gardens, and more parks plan to reopen. https://t.co/5BTDp5bAv8
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) March 18, 2021
Regional Data
Today's #COVID19 indicators:
· 234 new hospitalizations
· 3,001 new cases
· 6.44% positivity rate (7-day avg.)As of today, about 80% of New Yorkers are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. If that includes you, make an appointment now: https://t.co/cNSZQW3Wf1
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) March 17, 2021
Today's update on the numbers:
Total COVID hospitalizations are at 4,624.
Of the 263,401 tests reported yesterday, 8,976 were positive (3.41% of total).
Sadly, there were 54 fatalities. pic.twitter.com/GJ37mqKUik
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 17, 2021
As of last night:
➡️1,895 patients in our hospitals
➡️407 patients in our ICUs
➡️231 ventilators in use
➡️246 live patients discharged
➡️265 COVID-positive patients admitted
➡️21 in-hospital deaths pic.twitter.com/GvknAiJNrI— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) March 17, 2021
California COVID-19, By The Numbers:
Confirmed cases to date: 3,532,496
Note: Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayedMore information at https://t.co/TLLUGwPGY7. pic.twitter.com/wMhbo2z8Av
— CA Public Health (@CAPublicHealth) March 17, 2021
Today's COVID-19 update in Connecticut:
➡️15,362 tests were administered and 373 came back positive (2.43% rate)
➡️402 patients are currently hospitalized (decrease of 1)
➡️There have been 8 additional deathsRead today's full report: https://t.co/ZFYhasZgFM pic.twitter.com/bTY1xJvsvt
— Governor Ned Lamont (@GovNedLamont) March 17, 2021
National data (CDC)
March 17 COVID-19 Test Results and Vaccinations https://t.co/IHZsloGhtX The current 7-day average hospitalizations is 34,295 well above the post-summer surge low of 23,000. pic.twitter.com/xByL5PKDFp
— Bill McBride (@calculatedrisk) March 17, 2021
VACCINE DATA UPDATE (March 17)
Our daily vaccine update is out, and available through the links below.
Want today’s numbers? Please read through some vaccine demographic data to get there! https://t.co/Anrjm1Y4pz
— Drew Armstrong (@ArmstrongDrew) March 17, 2021
Daily New Confirmed Cases
Daily New Confirmed Cases (7-day moving average)
Daily New Tests (7-day moving average)
Positivity Rates (7-day moving average)
Daily New Confirmed Deaths (7-day moving average)
Cumulative Vaccination Doses Administrated