The total number of Covid-19 cases registered in the US since the outbreak of the pandemic in early 2020 has surpassed the 100 million mark, accounting for the highest number in the world, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
As of Wednesday, the country’s overall caseload stood at 100,003,814, while the death toll increased to 1,088,236, also the highest in the world.
California topped the state-level caseload list, with more than 11.6 million cases. Texas came in second place with 8.1 million cases, followed by Florida with over 7.3 million cases and New York with more than 6.5 million cases.
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With the highest number of cases and deaths, the US remains the worst-hit country in the world. It accounts for more than 15 percent of the global caseload and over 16 percent of the overall fatalities.
The country’s Covid caseload reached 50 million on December 13, 2021, crossed 60 million on January 9, 2022, exceeded 70 million on January 21, topped 80 million on March 29, and surpassed 90 million on July 21.
Earlier, Former US President Bill Clinton announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19, with mild symptoms. He encouraged people to get vaccinated. In a tweet, the 76-year-old said: “I’ve tested positive for Covid. I’ve had mild symptoms, but I’m doing fine overall and keeping myself busy at home.
“I’m grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, which has kept my case mild, and I urge everyone to do the same, especially as we move into the winter months.”The 42nd American President is the latest of the ‘Presidents’ Club’ to test positive for the virus.
President Joe Biden contracted Covid-19 this summer, and former President Donald Trump tested positive in October 2020. Former President Barack Obama also experienced a mild case earlier this year.
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