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More than 11 million confirmed coronavirus cases have been recorded in the United States, according to a 

 by Johns Hopkins University. The country reported 

 after the U.S. hit 10 million cases. Positive test rates and hospitalization rates are on the rise across the country, according to the 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Hospitalizations continue to climb. More than 69,000 people were hospitalized as of Sunday, 

The pandemic also continues to disproportionately affect Black and brown communities in the U.S. 

 as of Nov. 7, hospitalization rates for Hispanic or Latino people are 4.2 times higher than that of white people. American Indian or Alaska Native people have been hospitalized at 4.1 times the rate of white people, with Black people being hospitalized at 3.9 times the rate of white people.

As the country continues to grapple with the latest surge, many states are reinstating stay-at-home orders and restrictions. On Sunday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced 

 that include prohibiting indoor gatherings of people from more than one household. Also on Sunday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a three-week emergency order that will allow Michigan bars and restaurants to only be open for outdoor dining, carry-out and delivery.

Restrictions should be more of a 'dial,' less of a 'switch'

Actions at the state level come as President Donald Trump's refusal to concede has muddled the federal government's actions. The Trump administration has blocked the current coronavirus task force from communicating with President-elect Biden's team. 

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health who is also on the current White House task force, appeared on 

 on Sunday. He said from a public health perspective, "it's almost like passing a baton in a race, you don't want to stop." He added, "it would be better if we could start working with them."  

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COVID-19

Wynne Davis

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More than 11 million confirmed coronavirus cases have been recorded in the U.S., according Johns Hopkins University. The country recorded 166,555 new cases in the last day and 1,266 new deaths.

U.S. hits 11 million coronavirus cases, adding 1 million in a week

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