The US reported +1,478 new coronavirus deaths today, bringing the total to 247,397. The 7-day moving average rose to 1,080 per day, its highest level since August 17th.
The US had +142,808 new confirmed COVID-19 cases today, a new record for the 2nd day in a row, bringing the total to over 10.7 million. The 7-day moving average rose to over 129,000 per day.
37 US states had over 1,000 new cases today. Texas and Illinois led the pack again today with over 12,000 each.
Testing has risen in the US, but infections are rising faster. The positive test rate has now risen to 8.5%, higher than at any point during "second wave" this summer.
The positive test rate in Iowa is 49.3%. That means a LOT of milder (but contagious) infections are likely going undiscovered.