Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 16 update

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

The COVID Tracking Project is a volunteer effort to compile federal and state data in regards to new COVID-19 cases, including number of positive and negative tests.

Here’s the latest data, updated on September 16:

Positive tests: 6,557,762

Negative tests: 81,351,140

Cumulative hospitalized: 389,107

Currently hospitalized: 30,327

Patient deaths: 187,600