COVID-19 Deaths and Hospitalizations Rise in U.S. Ahead of Winter Holidays

Maryland and Colorado report highest percentage of deaths, while RSV-related hospital visits also increase.

COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations are on the rise in the U.S. ahead of the winter holiday season, with eight states seeing increases in deaths.
Maryland and Colorado have the highest percentage of deaths due to COVID-19.
COVID-related hospitalizations rose by 8.6% the week ending Nov. 11, while deaths attributed to COVID increased by over 9% during that same period.
The Biden administration has announced more free COVID tests for Americans, and updated COVID vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna have been made available.
RSV-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations are also on the rise.