COVID-19 Hospitalizations Surge As Pandemic Shadows Election

The US experienced a significant rise in COVID-19 cases, particularly in the Midwest and Southwest, leading to record hospitalizations. Nebraska hospitals limited elective surgeries and sought additional nurses, while Iowa and Missouri faced potential bed shortages. Despite the pandemic, voter turnout was high, with long lines at polling places and widespread use of mail-in voting.

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