US COVID-19 Cases Rise as Summer Begins


In the United States, the seven-day average for Covid-19 cases is more than six times what they were a year ago, according to a report in The Hill.

On Saturday, the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center reported a seven-day average of 119,725 Covid-19 cases.

‘Health officials said the US, amid another Covid-19 wave, has warned Americans to exercise caution ahead of a possible surge.’

COVID-19 and Summer

According to the report, that figure held at 17,887 cases on May 28, 2021.

Experts believe the real count of cases is much higher as many were under-reported due to at-home Covid-19 tests, Xinhua news agency reported.

Source: IANS



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