COVID-19 infections have decreased in 19 states plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, an analysis of the past week through Thursday compared with the prior week showed. ADVERTISEMENTIn the Northeast, which saw some of the highest case loads during the latest surge, infections are down 40% week-over-week. COVID-19 data often lag a few days behind the actual state of affairs. Western states saw a 3% week-over-week drop in new infections, according to the tally. Businesses changed or postponed back-to-office plans, while the sweeping surge forced entertainment venues and understaffed restaurants to temporarily shut down.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 22, 2022 08:41 UTC