US coronavirus: Cases top 5 million, with five states making up more than 40% of tally

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The US topped 5 million cases of coronavirus early Sunday -- and as experts have highlighted before, the true number of infections could be many times higher.

The number means the country holds about a quarter of global cases of the virus and also tops the list with the most reported deaths in the world. Of the country's 5,000,603 estimated cases, 162,441 have been deadly, according to data collected by John Hopkins University.

The pandemic shows no sign of slowing, and health officials have urged the use of face masks in public places and pleaded with residents to avoid social gatherings until the spread is under control.

As of this week, five states account for more than 40% of US infections: California (with the most cases in the country), Florida, Texas, New York and Georgia.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-coronavirus-cases-top-5-million-with-five-states-making-up-more-than-40percent-of-tally/ar-BB17Kvul?li=BBnb7Kz

[Yonnie3]

1. The list is different if you take population into account

Cases per million residents as of yesterday evening
Louisiana 27,694
Arizona 25,569
Florida 24,517
New York 23,123
Mississippi 22,383

[Initech]

2. 15 cases down to zero!