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31 Dec 20, 5 tweets, 1 min read
Our daily update is published. States reported 1.6 million tests, 226k cases, a record 125,220 hospitalizations, and a record 3,903 COVID-19 deaths. Holiday reporting delays are still markedly affecting testing, case, and deaths figures. 4 bar charts showing key COVID-19 metrics for the US over ti
Today's record death count includes a backlog of "roughly 200" deaths reported in WA. Even without this backlog, today's total would still be the highest to date. Chart showing daily reported deaths since March 1, 2020, alo
The 7-day average for current hospitalizations is now close to 121k.
Louisiana reported a record 6,754 COVID-19 cases today. The state department of health notes that this does not include a backlog of cases or multiple days of reporting.
We continue to urge caution when interpreting current figures and trends in COVID-19 data. We also expect ongoing disruptions in reporting with the New Year holiday weekend.

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