A new record high number of COVID-19 cases is set with a seven-day average now topping 256,000. So far, hospitalizations and deaths have not seen a similar increase in pace, but there are concerning signs. For example, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Vermont are now showing record high hospitalizations this month. As well, Ohio, Indiana, and Delaware are approaching their previous highs. Further, pediatric hospitalizations for coronavirus are up nearly 50% across the country over the last two weeks.

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