Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 17 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 17:

Positive tests: 6,597,783

Negative tests: 81,976,741

Cumulative hospitalized: 390,624

Currently hospitalized: 30,278

Patient deaths: 188,802