Record spikes in U.S. coronavirus cases rise hospitalization rates in 16 states

The U.S. reported more than 34,400 coronavirus cases on Wednesday, according to a CNBC analysis of Johns Hopkins University information, after health authorities in California, Florida and Texas all reported record-high single-day spikes.

As of Wednesday, the country’s seven-day average of day-to-day brand-new Covid-19 cases was 31,172. This number has actually increased more than 34% compared to a week back, according to the analysis of Johns Hopkins information. Cases are growing by 5% or more in 31 specifies throughout the U.S., consisting of Arizona, Florida, Texas and California. 

Twelve specifies hit record highs in day-to-day brand-new cases on Wednesday based upon their seven-day average, the analysis discovered. They consist of Arizona, Arkansas, California and Florida. Arizona likewise struck a record high in typical day-to-day brand-new deaths with a seven-day average of almost 31 brand-new lives lost.

Coronavirus hospitalizations, fresh cases and deaths, are an essential step of the break out as it assists health authorities determine how serious it might be.  

Hospitalizations from Covid-19 are likewise increasing in 16 specifies since Wednesday, according to a CNBC analysis of information assembled by the Covid Tracking Project. 

Some states are striking brand-new highs each week as the variety of cases continues to increase at a disconcerting rate. While a few of these rises can be credited to boosts in screening, hospitalizations from Covid-19 have actually likewise grown considerably. 

The California Department of Public Health reported its 2nd straight record dive in coronavirus cases on Wednesday, including 7,149 brand-new cases. The previous greatest spike in day-to-day brand-new cases was 5,019, reported on Tuesday by the state’s department of health.

“We cannot continue to do what we have done over the last number of weeks. Many of us understandably developed a little cabin fever, some I would argue developed a little amnesia, others have frankly taken down their guard,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom stated at a press rundown Wednesday.

As of June 24, the state is seeing a seven-day average of almost 4,732 daily brand-new cases, according to Johns Hopkins information. This number has actually increased by more than 43% compared to a week back.

About 4,814 individuals are hospitalized in California based upon a seven-day moving average, which is practically a 9% boost compared to a week back, according to Covid Tracking Project information.

While Newsom stated the state administered a record variety of tests, almost 96,000 in the last 24 hours, the positivity rate of these tests has actually somewhat increased in the last 2 weeks, sitting at 5.1% on a 14-day average. 

Florida health authorities likewise reported another record single-day rise in coronavirus cases on Wednesday. The state’s Department of Health included 5,508 brand-new cases, bringing the overall to 109,014. The previous record single-day dive in brand-new cases was 4,094 reported on Saturday by the state. 

As of Wednesday, Florida is seeing a seven-day average of 3,756 brand-new cases, which has to do with a 71% boost compared to a week back, according to Johns Hopkins.

In addition to the increase in cases, the portion of favorable test outcomes is likewise growing, suggesting that the rise is not due to ramped-up screening. The state’s health department reported that 15.91% of all tests returned favorable Wednesday, up from 10.82% the day in the past. 

While Florida has actually been reporting a boost in the variety of verified Covid-19 cases for the previous couple of weeks, Gov. Ron DeSantis stated recently that the state would not reimplement more constraints to alleviate the spread of the infection. However, on Thursday he stated the state had no strategies to alleviate extra constraints. 

On Wednesday, Texas health authorities stated they included 5,551 brand-new cases, setting a brand-new record single-day boost in coronavirus cases. The previous greatest spike in day-to-day brand-new cases was 5,489 reported on Tuesday by the state’s health department.

Texas is balancing 4,347 brand-new cases each day over the previous 7 days, which has to do with an 80% boost considering that one week back, according to information from Johns Hopkins.

In an interview with TELEVISION station KBTX in San Antonio on Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott prompted citizens to use a mask and practice social distancing to avoid infection. 

“The hospitalization rate is at an all-time high. Coronavirus is spreading in Brazos County and across the entire state of Texas, which is exactly why action is being taken,” he stated. “The safest place for you is at your home.”

Then, on Thursday, Abbott stopped briefly the state’s resuming strategies and purchased health center authorities in 4 hard-hit counties to stop optional surgical treatments. 

There are 3,563 individuals hospitalized in Texas based upon a seven-day moving average, which is almost a 53% boost compared to a week back, according to Covid Tracking Project information. 

— CNBC’s Nate Rattner, Nick Wells, William Feuer and Noah Higgins-Dunn added to this report.