United States Data 🇺🇸
Here is today's update regarding the spread of COVID-19 in the United States.- US Confirmed Cases: 476,333
- US Confirmed Deaths: 17,832 (New Deaths: 2,550)
- US Death Rate: 3.7%
Based on today's number of confirmed cases and the current doubling period, here are today's projections if nothing changes and the doubling period remains constant:
- April 18 – 952,666 cases
- April 27 – 1.9 million cases
- May 6 – 3.8 million cases
- May 15 – 7.6 million cases
- April 15 – 36,000 deaths
- April 20 – 71,000 deaths
- April 25 – 143,000 deaths
- April 30 – 285,000 deaths
NOTE: You can click any chart above to see a larger version.
Global Data 🌍
- Global Confirmed Cases: 1,638,685
- Global Confirmed Recovered: 164,103
- Global Confirmed Deaths: 100,106
- Global Death Rate: 6.1%
Based on today's cases and the current doubling period, here are the projections for the world if nothing changes and the doubling period remains constant:
- April 22 – 3.3 million cases
- May 5 – 6.6 million cases
- May 18 – 13.1 million cases
- May 30 – 26.2 million cases
Georgia Data 🍑
These daily updates include data and projections for the state of Georgia because that is where a large number of my family and friends live.- Georgia Confirmed Cases: 11,483
- Georgia Cases Currently Hospitalized: 2,351 (20.5%)
- Georgia Confirmed Deaths: 416
- Georgia Death Rate: 3.6%
Based on today's data and the current doubling periods for confirmed cases (6.9 days) and deaths (7.8 days), here are today's projections if nothing changes and the doubling period remains constant:
Confirmed Case Projections:
- April 16 – 23,000 cases
- April 23 – 46,000 cases
- April 30 – 92,000 cases
- May 7 – 184,000 cases
- April 17 – 800 deaths
- April 25 – 1,700 deaths
- May 3 – 3,300 deaths
- May 11 – 6,700 deaths
Positive & Useful News
In an effort to provide some relief from the endless stream of scary news about COVID-19, these daily updates will include links to any available positive or constructive news related to this disease. Here are today's links:Treatments, Testing, and Vaccines
- Hydroxychloroquine No Longer Seen as Most Effective Coronavirus Treatment
- International coronavirus treatment trial uses AI to speed results
- US testing of 2nd possible coronavirus vaccine underway
- Plasma treatment showing promise in Houston coronavirus patients
- Clinical trial to treat COVID-19 begin including Hydroxychloroquine and Remdesivir
- More Coronavirus Vaccines and Treatments Move Toward Human Trials
- Health Authorities Roll Out New Coronavirus Tests to Gauge Infection’s Spread
- Maryland Governor Launches New Testing Program to Combat Coronavirus
- Coronavirus testing site opens at Daytona International Speedway
- Dr. Anthony Fauci Says Antibody Tests Just Days Away
- Coronavirus: Amazon builds its own testing lab for staff
Masks, Ventilators, and Other Protective Equipment
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues Second Emergency Use Authorization to Decontaminate N95 Respirators
- PPE company starts production of reusable gowns, coveralls in response to COVID-19
- Faced with shortages, hospitals and companies work to extend use of N95 masks
- Uber to give drivers millions of face masks to battle coronavirus
- U.S. Apparel Manufacturers Go to Battle Making Masks, PPE
- Massive N95 Mask Sterilizing Machines Now Running On Long Island
- Can we 3D-print our way out of the PPE shortage?
- Nike is turning their sneakers into much-needed PPE in coronavirus relief effort
Other News of Interest
- Good News: Coronavirus Death Estimates Keep Shrinking
- More on Screening For Coronavirus Therapies | In the Pipeline
- Good News: Social Distancing Is Working
- California's early actions to fight coronavirus helped the state 'flatten the curve'
- Coronavirus lockdowns shouldn't end until there's a vaccine, study says
- Coronavirus Healthcare Workers Are Putting Their Photos on PPE So Patients See Their Smiles
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