Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: March 17, 2021 update

How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?

The Coronavirus Resource Center is continuously updated source where you can find the latest news on COVID-19. Data on vaccination comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Here’s the latest data, updated on March 17:

Positive tests: 29,549,003

Patient deaths: 536,914

Total vaccine doses distributed: 142,918,525

Patients who've received the first dose:72,135,616

Patients who’ve received the second dose: 39,042,345

% of population fully vaccinated: 11.8%