America’s coronavirus break out has exceeded Europe’s.
Why it matters: It wasn’t long ago that public health experts were pointing to Europe as an indication for the U.S. The U.S. now has a higher per capita caseload than the EU ever has throughout its current surge.
By the numbers: As of Saturday, 15 states had higher per capita caseloads, averaged over 7 days, than the European nation with the greatest caseload– Luxembourg.
- The U.S. general saw 52.4 cases per 100,000 people. The EU saw 37.6 per 100,000 on Saturday, and peaked at 46.7 cases per 100,000 on Nov. 8.
The big picture: Europe’s constant increase in coronavirus cases over the last couple of months triggered numerous countries to restore lockdowns or other rigorous behavioral limitations.
- On The Other Hand, in the U.S., a few of the hardest-hit states– like Iowa– are just now embracing mask mandates, and airports over the weekend were loaded with individuals taking a trip for Thanksgiving.
Yes, however: Cases in the hardest-hit states are starting to trend down, a sign that people are modifying their habits by themselves.
What we’re seeing: There’s no sign that the variety of U.S. cases nationally is going to stop rising anytime quickly, particularly in the absence of strong federal or state restrictions.
- Hospitalizations and deaths lag behind cases by a couple of weeks. That suggests that Europe likely has easier days ahead, while America’s dark days are just beginning.
- In the U.S., today’s overloaded health centers will continue to keep getting struck with ever-growing caseloads for some time.
Go much deeper: See all U.S. states’ and EU nations’ per capita caseloads.
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