
US data shows a big decline in new Covid-19 cases. Here's why it could be deceptive
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The United States is seeing a large decline in new Covid-19 cases -- but there's a major caveat.
According to a CNN analysis of data from Johns Hopkins University, the US is seeing a 29% decline in new Covid-19 cases compared to this time last week, the steepest one-week decline the US has seen during the pandemic. Real improvements have been made, but it's unclear exactly how much of the decline can be attributed to the winter weather that's gripped much of the country, forcing officials to close testing sites, which affects the collection of crucial data.More Related News

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