Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: MAY 1 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 May 1:

Positive tests: 1,061,101

Negative tests: 5,170,081

Pending tests: 2,775

Patient deaths: 57,266