Death Rates Are Rising All Across United States

Death rates rising across U.S.

Data: The COVID Tracking Project, Census Bureau; Cartogram: Andrew Witherspoon/Axios Daily coronavirus-related deaths in the U.S. hit a new record on Wednesday, when roughly 2,800 people died from the virus, Axios' Caitlin Owens and Andrew Witherspoon report.  Caseloads and hospitalizations continue to rise, and deaths are spiking in states all across the country. What's happening: As Americans continue to disregard mitigation strategies and become infected in record numbers, hospitals around the country are facing staff shortages, meaning the quality and availability of treatment is decreasing.  And while there are promising new pharmaceutical treatments on the market, there's not nearly enough for everyone.