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|Articles|September 2, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 2, 2022
Author(s)Keith A. Reynolds
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
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Here’s the latest data, updated on Sept. 1:
Positive tests: 94,649,469
Patient deaths: 1,047,006
Total vaccine doses distributed: 809,924,135
Patients who’ve received the first dose: 262,908,216
Patients who’ve received the second dose: 224,113,439
% of population fully vaccinated (both doses, not including boosters): 67.5%
% tied to Omicron variant: 100%
% tied to Other: 0%
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