Rural COVID-19 Cases Increase by 11%, While Number of Deaths Continues to Decline

Analyzes new COVID-19 infection rates between June 27-July 3, 2021, finding an increase in rural infections by 11%. Identifies the Midwest and South as contributing the most to the increase in rural COVID-19 cases. Includes an interactive map of all U.S. counties' infection rates and charts detailing the weekly rate and number of new infections by nonmetro/metro status.

Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - July 9, 2021 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news