COVID-19 pandemic in the United States

Timeline of weekly confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the United States

Map of cumulative COVID-19 death rates by US state

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Ongoing viral pandemic in the United States

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States

The COVID-19 pandemic in the United States is part of the ongoing worldwide COVID-19 pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States was reported on January 20, 2020, in Snohomish County, Washington. Since then, the virus has spread to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and various U.S. territories.

Timeline

Early cases and spread

The first known case of COVID-19 in the United States was identified in a traveler who had returned from Wuhan, China. The virus quickly spread, leading to community transmission in several states by late February 2020. The first known death in the United States occurred on February 6, 2020, in Santa Clara County, California.

Government response

The federal government declared a public health emergency on January 31, 2020. Various measures were implemented to slow the spread of the virus, including travel restrictions, social distancing guidelines, and the promotion of mask-wearing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) played a key role in coordinating the response.

Vaccination campaign

The U.S. began its COVID-19 vaccination campaign in December 2020, following the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine was later authorized in February 2021. The vaccination effort aimed to achieve widespread immunity and curb the spread of the virus.

Impact

Health care system

The pandemic placed immense strain on the U.S. health care system, leading to shortages of medical supplies, hospital beds, and health care personnel. Many hospitals were overwhelmed, particularly during surges in cases.

Economy

The pandemic had a significant impact on the U.S. economy, leading to widespread job losses and business closures. The federal government passed several relief packages, including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), to provide financial assistance to individuals and businesses.

Education

Schools across the country closed or transitioned to remote learning to prevent the spread of the virus. The shift to online education presented challenges for students, teachers, and parents, particularly in underserved communities.

Statistics

As of [date], the United States has reported [number] confirmed cases and [number] deaths due to COVID-19. The number of recovered cases is estimated to be [number].

See also

• COVID-19 pandemic
• COVID-19 pandemic by country and territory
• COVID-19 pandemic in North America
• COVID-19 pandemic in California
• COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state)