United States Covid-19: Daily Summary (November 26th)
News
The CDC is expected to shorten Covid quarantine time to between 7 and 10 days.
CDC Director Robert Redfield said in late October that the current 14-day quarantine guidelines were made when diagnostic testing wasn’t as readily available as it is today.https://t.co/xvfogeggdS
— The News with Shepard Smith (@thenewsoncnbc) November 25, 2020
In Rochester holding a briefing. Watch live: https://t.co/7vuEdMOykv
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) November 25, 2020
Restrictions (NYT Compilation)
Supreme Court backs New York houses of worship over Cuomo's coronavirus restrictions https://t.co/nNL7v6aIiS
— Bloomberg Asia (@BloombergAsia) November 26, 2020
NEW: We will no longer utilize previously outlined metrics to inform our travel advisory. All non-essential interstate travel is strongly discouraged.
Individuals should continue to follow the state’s current guidance until a new policy is issued.https://t.co/7Y5Ghgkw3w pic.twitter.com/QUVfoj0ddT
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) November 25, 2020
Regional Data
Here’s a look at our #COVID19 indicators:
• 141 patients admitted to the hospital
• 1,447 new cases
• The infection rate 7-day average is 3.05%It is critical that we stick to what works this weekend: wear a mask, avoid large gatherings and practice social distancing.
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) November 25, 2020
The test positivity rate in the focus areas under NY's Micro-Cluster strategy is 5.28%.
The statewide positivity rate excluding these focus areas is 3.04%.
We continue to take strong action to respond to outbreaks and to stop the spread.
Mask Up.
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) November 25, 2020
NEW JERSEY #COVID19 UPDATE:
➡️4,073 new positive cases
➡️317,905 cumulative total cases
➡️50 new confirmed deaths
➡️15,057 total deathsThe numbers are rising. Protect yourself and your loved ones. Wear a mask. Social distance. Avoid large gatherings.https://t.co/JW1q8awGh7 pic.twitter.com/7peqWjHVCp
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) November 25, 2020
The main takeaway from today's COVID-19 update: there are currently almost 900 COVID-19 hospitalizations across the state.
Our health care system is stretched to the max. We all have a role to play in ensuring that it's not further overwhelmed. #SlowTheSpread #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/iYPFxnpGs7
— Michelle Lujan Grisham (@GovMLG) November 25, 2020
#Texas sets record-high with more than 14,000 new cases Wednesday as hospital beds dwindle https://t.co/75fniRz2Ih #COVID19 #coronavirus
— KVUE News (@KVUE) November 26, 2020
California, Texas shatter single-day nationwide record for new coronavirus cases https://t.co/uDHgi4eFdF pic.twitter.com/vyxgZS2h2X
— The Hill (@thehill) November 26, 2020
National data (CDC, Covid Tracking Project, Johns Hopkins University, New York Times)
Today's death total is the highest since May 7. It is also the 7th highest daily death total to date. pic.twitter.com/hyHlT3D98a
— The COVID Tracking Project (@COVID19Tracking) November 26, 2020
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we expect significant disruptions in state reported data. We will continue to collect and report daily data and provide disclaimers as necessary. We wish you all a healthy and happy holiday. https://t.co/Jg1jqYFAzs
— The COVID Tracking Project (@COVID19Tracking) November 26, 2020
Each region reported their highest increase of long-term care cases in the past 4 months. The Midwest remains the epicenter of long-term care COVID-19 outbreaks. pic.twitter.com/QbzN1eQLeO
— The COVID Tracking Project (@COVID19Tracking) November 25, 2020
3 facilities in Wyoming made up 50% of the state’s new long-term care cases over the past 3 weeks. The state’s health department says hospitalizations are at record levels and several hospitals are at capacity for ICU beds. https://t.co/JDJjNdALeR
— The COVID Tracking Project (@COVID19Tracking) November 25, 2020
November 25 COVID-19 Test Results; Record Hospitalizations, Deaths Increasing https://t.co/DNWN7dvh7v pic.twitter.com/dgMuyJFGmx
— Bill McBride (@calculatedrisk) November 26, 2020
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)