New COVID Cases In The U.S. Surpass 90,000 In One Day

The US is approaching a significant milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly nine million cases reported. According to Johns Hopkins University, the US has the highest number of cases globally. Recently, the US recorded over 87,000 new cases in a single day, marking a new daily record. Despite a 9% increase in testing, the average daily cases have risen by over 20% compared to the previous week. Forty-one states have seen at least a 10% increase in cases. Health officials are increasingly concerned about hospital capacity, with over 46,000 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized.

What percentage increase in the average number of new daily cases was observed compared to the previous week?

What concerns are health officials expressing regarding COVID-19 hospitalizations?