Almost Half Of All New U.S. COVID Cases Are In Just 5 States

COVID-19 cases in the US are rising, with nearly half of new infections from five states: New York, Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Michigan has experienced significant spikes, doubling its daily average in two weeks. Despite this, Governor Gretchen Whitmer does not plan to impose stricter restrictions.

Which of the following statements is true about the recent COVID-19 trends in the US?

• The US has completely controlled the spread of COVID-19.

• All states have equal numbers of new infections.

• Almost half of the new infections are from five states.

• COVID-19 cases are decreasing in the US.

Which states reported 44% of the new COVID-19 cases in the US over the last week?

• New York, Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey

• Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah

• California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois

• Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts

How many new COVID-19 cases were reported in the US in the last seven days?

• Over 197,000

• Less than 50,000

• Exactly 100,000

• More than 500,000

What is the trend in Michigan's COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks?

• The cases have slightly increased.

• The seven-day average of new daily cases has more than doubled.

• The cases have decreased significantly.

• The cases have remained stable.

What is Governor Gretchen Whitmer's current stance on COVID-19 restrictions in Michigan?

• She plans to impose a complete lockdown.

• She does not plan to tighten restrictions.

• She plans to lift all restrictions.

• She plans to tighten restrictions.