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COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 20, 2021
Early estimates from the CDC suggest the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant makes up 61.7% of COVID-19 cases. Plus more updates on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, and vaccinations.
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How widespread is the Delta variant (B.1.617.2) in the US?
According to early estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of July 20, 2021, the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant makes up 61.7% of COVID-19 cases.
The CDC estimates as of July 20, 2021, the 5 states with the highest unweighted proportion of new cases attributed to the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant are:
2. Nevada: 71%
3. Colorado: 58.9%
4. California: 56.8%
5. New Jersey: 53.2%
How many people in the US have been vaccinated against COVID-19?
• 48.7% of total US population is fully vaccinated
2. Massachusetts: 63.2%
3. Maine: 62.9%
4. Connecticut: 62.4%
5. Rhode Island: 60.6%
How many cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the US?
According to the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map, as of today, July 20, 2021 at 5:21 PM, EDT, there have been:
• 609 463 deaths
2. Texas: 3 045 245
3. Florida: 2 450 344
4. New York: 2 128 710
5. Illinois: 1 403 508
Deaths: California has the most deaths due to COVID-19 with 64 139 reported fatalities, followed by New York with 53 784, and Texas with 52 841.
How many cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed globally?
Globally, there have been 191 274 788 confirmed cases, 4 102 417 deaths, and 3 678 365 761 vaccine doses administered.
No Rx Required for COVID-19 Vaccination But ACIP Calls for Better Informed Consent Process
September 22nd 2025The ACIP on September 19 narrowly voted against requiring a prescription to get the shot but urged more detailed discussion of vaccine risks during shared decision making conversations.
