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

Positive tests: 96,990,467

Patient deaths: 1,065,441

Total vaccine doses distributed: 871,852,135

Patients who’ve received the first dose: 265,111,489

Patients who’ve received the second dose: 226,200,755

% of population fully vaccinated (both doses, not including boosters): 68.1%

% tied to Omicron variant: 100%

% tied to Other: 0%