Confirmed cases of COVID-19 surged in these 5 states, global cases topped 43 million, and more COVID-19 data to know about today, October 26, 2020.
According to The New York Times COVID-19 database (which uses data from state and local health agencies), as of October 26, 2020 at 9:29 AM, EDT, the 5 states with the most cases in the last 7 days are:
According to the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map, as of today, October 26, 2020 at 12:24 PM, EDT, there have been:
Deaths: New York has the most deaths due to COVID-19 with 33 422 reported fatalities, followed by Texas with 17 958 deaths, and California with 17 359.
Recoveries: Texas leads in recoveries from COVID-19 with 755 095 people who have recovered, followed by North Carolina with 218 541 recoveries and Tennessee with 218 067.
Tests administered: California leads in number of persons tested with 17 787 885 people tested, followed by New York with 13 752 123 people tested, and Texas with 7 762 242 people tested.
Globally, there have been 43 215 856 confirmed cases, 1 155 914 deaths, and 29 023 225 recoveries.