Question: And how about trends for Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia?

Answer: As promised, here are trends for KY, TN, TX, and VA.  These trends are similar to the trends we observed in yesterday’s data with cases and hospitalizations declining after their peaks in January.  Daily deaths in each of these four states are the highest they’ve ever been, but appear to be plateauing; hopefully we’ll see a true decline in the coming days.  In the last week alone, 3,631 individuals across  KY, TN, TX, and VA died of COVID.  When it comes to testing, daily tests have either stagnated even fallen, as is the case in Kentucky.  Meanwhile, test positivity remains exceptionally high with the 7-day rolling average ranging from 11% in Tennessee to 20% in Kentucky.  Again, testing is not keeping apace with community spread.  Please remain vigilant– wear your mask, wash your hands, keep your distance and as much as possible, avoid the 3Cs: closed spaces, crowded places, and close-contact settings.

Figure 1. Kentucky

Figure 2. Tennessee

Figure 3. Texas

Figure 4. Virginia