U.S. Averages, Over 100,000, New Covid-19 Cases a Day.<br />For the first time since February, <br />the United States is averaging more than <br />100,000 new coronavirus cases a day.<br />NPR reports that many new cases have<br />been reported in states where much<br />of the population remain unvaccinated.<br />The seven-day average of new case reports <br />has doubled in the last two weeks.<br />Deaths have almost doubled, climbing <br />to an average of 516 a day.<br />Deaths have almost doubled, climbing <br />to an average of 516 a day.<br />According to NPR, the surge is linked to <br />the highly contagious Delta variant of the virus.<br />Currently, only half of the U.S. population <br />has been fully vaccinated.<br />Currently, only half of the U.S. population <br />has been fully vaccinated.<br />The rise in cases has sparked debates surrounding mandates for masks and vaccinations.<br />On August 8, governor Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas, a Republican, said that a state law banning mask mandates had been a mistake.<br />On August 8, governor Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas, a Republican, said that a state law banning mask mandates had been a mistake.<br />Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers, also urged a reversal of her union’s position against vaccine mandates.<br />Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers, also urged a reversal of her union’s position against vaccine mandates.<br />I do think that the circumstances have changed and that vaccination is a community responsibility, Randi Weingarten, head of the American Federation of Teachers, via NPR
