At this time, we’re on a down curve in the pandemic

My productivity levels have been low since the inauguration; maybe it is just a come down from the nerves and anxiety since November 3rd, so exhaustion is now setting in. With that, I’m going to try to keep this post rather light and quick.

I think in the last post I mentioned that cases and hospitalizations appear to be on a downward trend and now the news are also mentioning it. The South, as a region, also appears to be on a downward trend also, although it feels like some states are rather slow to get there (I’m thinking Texas).

US versus the world

First, let’s look at US versus the world. In sheer numbers, no other country has the number of cases and deaths like we do. We are truly exceptional in this – and not in a good way.

US updates for 1/21/2021

Now let’s look at the cases, hospitalization, deaths and positivity data for the US overall. The graphics below shows a leveling off and a downward trend, which is good news.

It looks like all regions are on a downward trend. That is really good news.

Cases for each regions’ states

Here’s a quick look at each regions and the states within the regions. Here’s the overall cases, enlarged this time – this is just a repetition of Image 2. You can see the downward trend in all regions.

Now here are all of the states, by region. Not all states are showing a downward trend but most are either leveling off or going down. The Midwest has done a good job so most states in that region is on a downward trend.

Deaths for each regions’ states

Since it’s getting late and I still need to pull today’s virus data, I’m going to just post the charts for the remainder of this post. I’m just too tired to write any kind of coherent analysis of what I see. Maybe tomorrow.

Hospitalizations for each regions’ states

And…that’s it for tonight.