Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 18, 2022

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 Aug. 18:

Positive tests: 93,140,979

Patient deaths: 1,037,935

Total vaccine doses distributed: 799,444,535

Patients who’ve received the first dose: 261,981,618

Patients who’ve received the second dose: 223,457,170

% of population fully vaccinated (both doses, not including boosters): 67.3%

% tied to Omicron variant: 100%

% tied to Other: 0%