United States breaks record for daily coronavirus cases, topping 267,000 on Tuesday

The United States has broken the record for daily coronavirus cases.

This comes as Delta and Omicron variants have taken over, disrupting holiday gatherings and hurting hospitals.

According to the New York Times, the seven-day average topped over 267,000 cases on Tuesday. The record comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reduced the amount of time Americans who contract the coronavirus should remain in isolation. Quarantine time was 10 days and is now down to 5. 

Omicron’s spread has worsened the labor shortage, which continues to hurt hospitals. The previous record was set back in January, prior to the majority of Americans getting vaccinated. However, evidence is suggesting that Omicron causes much milder symptoms than previous variants.

Vaccinations have assisted in preventing serious illness and death in many. Unfortunately, Omicron is far more infectious than Delta. This has created more fears of hospitals becoming overwhelmed with patients.

Omicron is becoming the dominant variant, but some studies are showing that contracting this variant may help people avoid other variants. President Biden has promised that there will be no more lockdowns, especially as citizens consider growing weary of Covid restrictions.

ARTICLE: JILLIAN WEIDNER

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I was born and raised in Omaha, NE before moving to Sioux Falls, SD to attend college at Augustana University. This past May I graduated from Augustana with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Biology with an emphasis in Allied Health. I first discovered FBA through my involvement with Turning Point USA where I worked as a Campus Coordinator in college. I have a passion for politics and activism, and was drawn to FBA’s dedication to spreading the truth. Unbiased news is rare in today’s society, so I wanted to be a part of FBA’s mission to change that.

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