Here's How COVID-19 Cases Are Climbing In Texas Compared To The Nation

Dallas TX

24 August, 2021

12:44 PM

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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. Dallas 2021-08-24 As a the delta variant continues to spread, new cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in the United States. There were an average of 43.0 new daily cases of the virus for every 100,000 Americans in the past week, up from an average of 38.0 new daily cases per 100,000 the week before. In total, about 37,085,000 people tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the United States since the first known infection was identified on Jan. 21, 2020. In keeping with the national trend, new daily cases are increasing in Texas. Over the past week, there were an average of 58.2 new daily cases of the coronavirus for every 100,000 people across the state, compared to 56.1 new daily cases per 100,000 people the week prior. Nationwide, the average number of new daily infections has increased in 44 states over the past week. Of all states, Texas reported the 40th largest uptick in average new infections per day over the last week. The current average daily infection rate in Texas ranks as the 10th highest of all 50 states. Since Feb. 12, 2020, when the first coronavirus case was identified in Texas, about 3,380,100 state residents tested positive for the virus. Texas, home to about 8.8% of the U.S. population, accounts for about 9.1% of all known COVID-19 cases nationwide to date. Among all states, Texas has the 25th fewest cumulative COVID-19 cases on a per capita basis. Nationwide, there have been 620,355 COVID-19 related deaths to date — and 53,370 of them have been in Texas. Texas's coronavirus death per capita rate currently stands at 186 for every 100,000 people. For context, there have been 190 deaths per 100,000. All COVID-19 data used in this story is current as of August 22, 2021. It is important to note that in some states, weekly infection rates may include cases of the virus that occurred earlier but were not previously counted. These are all the counties in Texas where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it's still getting worse). Can't see the article's infographic? Click here to view the original story.This story was originally published by 24/7 Wall St., a news organization that produces real-time business commentary and data-driven reporting for state and local markets across the country.