U.S. Sets New Record For Daily COVID-19 Deaths, Hospitalizations

The video discusses the current state of the virus in the US, highlighting over 132,000 hospitalizations, the highest since the first case appeared nearly a year ago. It also addresses the strain on ICU capacities, particularly in California, and reports nearly 3,800 deaths from the virus in a single day.

When did the first case of the virus surface in the states?

What does the phrase 'pushed to the brink nationwide' imply about the state of hospitals?