US sets new daily record with 3,656 coronavirus deaths

The United States hit a new grim daily record with 3,656 COVID-19 deaths and 276,403 new cases on Wednesday, according to real-time data from Johns Hopkins University.

Wednesday marked the fourth day since the start of the pandemic that the United States has passed 3,000 deaths from COVID-19 in one day. It was also the 44th day in a row that the United States confirmed more than 100,000 new cases per day.

The last records of cases and one-day deaths were reached on December 11, about two weeks after Thanksgiving, when 231,775 cases were recorded and 3,300 deaths, according to a report. by ABC News.

As of Thursday morning, data from Johns Hopkins University shows the United States has documented nearly 17 million cases and 307,512 deaths since the start of the pandemic.

Current COVID-19 hospitalizations have reached a record 113,090, including 21,936 patients in intensive care units and 7,778 on ventilators, according to The COVID monitoring project.

The number of cases in the United States topped 100,000 per day for the first time on the day after polling day, then hit 200,000 per day for the first time on November 27 – the day after Thanksgiving.

Health experts say Thanksgiving gatherings contributed to the recent spike in cases, hospitalizations and deaths, a warning as the other holidays approach.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended against traveling or gathering with people outside the home on Thanksgiving, but millions of people traveled in the days before and after the holidays.

Top expert in infectious diseases Anthony FauciAnthony FauciBiden plans to be publicly vaccinated against COVID-19 as early as next week. Congress close to coronavirus deal, including stimulus checks U.S. officials had to resend Pfizer vaccine doses after getting too cold. Hill’s Morning Report – Brought to you by Mastercard – Moderna Vaccine Nearly Approved in US; Congress Cites “ Progress ” Toward Relief Bill READ MORE has repeatedly warned that Christmas and other holiday gatherings could cause larger spikes in cases, hospitalizations and deaths.

The grim figures also come amid a silver lining as vaccinations began in the United States this week for vulnerable populations and healthcare workers.