Arizona’s seven-day average of new cases was down 13 percent as of July 26, according to CNBC‘s analysis of data from Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University.
While Texas reported a record number of average hospitalizations July 26 (10,840), the state’s seven-day average was down nearly 19 percent compared to a week prior. Florida reported an 8 percent decrease in its seven-day average of new cases week over week.
HHS Secretary Alex Azar confirmed that health officials are seeing a leveling-off in cases during a July 27 interview on Fox News‘ “Fox & Friends.” Mr. Azar attributed the slowdown to more people wearing masks, social distancing and practicing good personal hygiene in hard-hit states, but he said “we’re not out of the woods yet.”
To view CNBC‘s full analysis, click here.
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