Special Report

COVID-19: These Are the Most Dangerous Cities in America

Evan Comen

Published: February 18, 2021 9:00 pm

The U.S. reported over 64,000 new cases of coronavirus on Feb. 17, bringing the total count to more than 27,400,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 470,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country.

New cases continue to rise, albeit at a slowing rate. In the past week, there were an average of 27.8 daily new coronavirus cases per 100,000 Americans — a decrease from the week prior, when there were an average of 39 daily new coronavirus cases per 100,000 people.

While new data shows that the risk of contracting COVID-19 is high in almost every part of the country, cities continue to be the sites of major outbreaks and superspreader events. Experts agree that the virus is more likely to spread in group settings where large numbers of people routinely have close contact with one another, such as colleges, nursing homes, bars, and restaurants. Metropolitan areas with a high degree of connectivity between different neighborhoods and a large population may be particularly at-risk.

The metro areas with the highest incidence of COVID-19 cases are distributed relatively unevenly across the United States. Of the 50 metro areas with the highest case counts per capita, 26 are in the South, 16 are in the Midwest, eight are in the West, and zero are in the Northeast.

The five metro areas with the highest number of coronavirus cases per capita are: Yuma, AZ; Pine Bluff, AR; Lubbock, TX; Laredo, TX; and Bismarck, ND. The incidence of COVID-19 in these metro areas range from 17,398.9 cases per 100,000 to 15,511.7 cases per 100,000. For comparison, there are currently 8,511.6 cases per 100,000 Americans nationwide.

The 50 cities with the highest incidence of COVID-19 have over 12,100 more coronavirus cases per capita than the U.S. as a whole, but cases are growing at a slowing rate. There were an average of 35.5 daily new coronavirus cases per 100,000 people in the week ending Feb. 17, a decrease from the week prior, when there were an average of 46.3 daily new coronavirus cases per 100,000 people. In five of the 50 cities with the highest COVID-19 incidence, new cases are rising at an increasing rate.

To determine the cities with the most COVID-19 cases, 24/7 Wall St. compiled and reviewed data from state and local health departments. We ranked metro areas based on the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents as of Feb. 17. To estimate the incidence of COVID-19 at the metropolitan level, we aggregated data from the county level using boundary definitions from the U.S. Census Bureau. Population data used to adjust case and death totals came from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 American Community Survey and are five-year estimates. Unemployment data is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is seasonally adjusted.

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50. Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 18,634
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 10,952.7
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 362
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 212.8
> Population: 170,132

These are all the counties in Iowa where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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49. Kankakee, IL
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 12,231
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,012.9
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 189
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 170.2
> Population: 111,061

These are all the counties in Illinois where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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48. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 101,659
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,015.3
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 986
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 106.8
> Population: 922,891

These are all the counties in Nebraska where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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47. Monroe, LA
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 22,536
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,017.8
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 545
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 266.4
> Population: 204,542

These are all the parishes in Louisiana where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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46. Abilene, TX
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 18,745
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,025.9
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 435
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 255.9
> Population: 170,009

These are all the counties in Texas where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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45. Sheboygan, WI
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 12,720
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,041.2
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 125
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 108.5
> Population: 115,205

These are all the counties in Wisconsin where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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44. Hot Springs, AR
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 10,867
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,055.4
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 269
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 273.7
> Population: 98,296

These are all the counties in Arkansas where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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43. Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 81,385
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,080.3
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 1,160
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 157.9
> Population: 734,502

These are all the counties in Arkansas where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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42. Anniston-Oxford, AL
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 12,784
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,107.1
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 264
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 229.4
> Population: 115,098

These are all the counties in Alabama where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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41. Rapid City, SD
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 15,188
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,109.0
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 215
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 157.3
> Population: 136,718

These are all the counties in South Dakota where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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40. Evansville, IN-KY
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 35,104
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,145.3
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 595
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 188.9
> Population: 314,967

These are all the counties in Indiana where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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39. Morristown, TN
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 15,711
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,222.1
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 314
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 224.3
> Population: 140,000

These are all the counties in Tennessee where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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38. Jackson, TN
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 20,061
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,238.3
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 452
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 253.2
> Population: 178,506

These are all the counties in Tennessee where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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37. Spartanburg, SC
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 34,085
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,279.1
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 659
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 218.1
> Population: 302,195

These are all the counties in South Carolina where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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36. Tuscaloosa, AL
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 28,646
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,466.5
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 538
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 215.4
> Population: 249,824

These are all the counties in Alabama where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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35. Flagstaff, AZ
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 16,088
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,473.6
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 302
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 215.4
> Population: 140,217

These are all the counties in Arizona where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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34. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 699,851
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,527.9
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 9,874
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 162.6
> Population: 6,070,944

These are all the counties in Florida where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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33. Green Bay, WI
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 36,632
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,530.3
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 277
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 87.2
> Population: 317,702

These are all the counties in Wisconsin where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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32. Florence, SC
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 23,787
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,557.5
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 528
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 256.5
> Population: 205,814

These are all the counties in South Carolina where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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31. Fond du Lac, WI
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 11,838
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,570.2
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 89
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 87
> Population: 102,315

These are all the counties in Wisconsin where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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30. Greenville-Anderson, SC
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 102,511
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,598.2
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 1,653
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 187
> Population: 883,853

These are all the counties in South Carolina where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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29. St. Cloud, MN
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 22,952
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,674.6
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 289
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 147
> Population: 196,598

These are all the counties in Minnesota where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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28. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 545,650
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,675.1
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 9,273
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 198.4
> Population: 4,673,634

These are all the counties in Arizona where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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27. Cleveland, TN
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 14,204
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,706.0
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 153
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 126.1
> Population: 121,339

These are all the counties in Tennessee where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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26. Fargo, ND-MN
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 27,948
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,792.3
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 276
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 116.5
> Population: 237,003

These are all the counties in North Dakota where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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25. Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 219,485
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,932.0
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 2,459
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 133.7
> Population: 1,839,460

These are all the counties in Tennessee where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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24. Enid, OK
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 7,421
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,932.8
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 69
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 111
> Population: 62,190

These are all the counties in Oklahoma where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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23. Salt Lake City, UT
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 142,315
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 11,999.7
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 749
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 63.2
> Population: 1,185,990

These are all the counties in Utah where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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22. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 553,901
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 12,258.0
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 5,976
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 132.3
> Population: 4,518,699

These are all the counties in California where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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21. Elkhart-Goshen, IN
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 25,121
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 12,338.2
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 406
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 199.4
> Population: 203,604

These are all the counties in Indiana where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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20. Fort Smith, AR-OK
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 31,195
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 12,524.5
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 474
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 190.3
> Population: 249,072

These are all the counties in Arkansas where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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19. Dubuque, IA
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 12,155
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 12,556.6
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 190
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 196.3
> Population: 96,802

These are all the counties in Iowa where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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18. Gadsden, AL
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 12,995
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 12,624.0
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 300
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 291.4
> Population: 102,939

These are all the counties in Alabama where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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17. Amarillo, TX
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 33,544
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 12,734.4
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 632
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 239.9
> Population: 263,412

These are all the counties in Texas where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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16. Gainesville, GA
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 24,993
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 12,754.1
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 379
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 193.4
> Population: 195,961

These are all the counties in Georgia where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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15. Grand Forks, ND-MN
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 13,123
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 12,866.8
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 135
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 132.4
> Population: 101,991

These are all the counties in North Dakota where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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14. Jonesboro, AR
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 17,693
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 13,635.7
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 284
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 218.9
> Population: 129,755

These are all the counties in Arkansas where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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13. Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 19,712
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 13,723.4
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 312
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 217.2
> Population: 143,638

These are all the counties in Iowa where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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12. Dalton, GA
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 19,994
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 13,942.2
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 272
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 189.7
> Population: 143,406

These are all the counties in Georgia where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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11. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 70,332
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 13,966.3
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 929
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 184.5
> Population: 503,585

These are all the counties in Arkansas where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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10. El Paso, TX
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 120,205
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 14,350.2
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 2,262
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 270
> Population: 837,654

These are all the counties in Texas where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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9. Hanford-Corcoran, CA
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 21,583
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 14,381.5
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 209
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 139.3
> Population: 150,075

These are all the counties in California where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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8. Sioux Falls, SD
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 36,969
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 14,472.8
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 476
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 186.3
> Population: 255,438

These are all the counties in South Dakota where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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7. El Centro, CA
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 26,711
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 14,821.7
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 584
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 324.1
> Population: 180,216

These are all the counties in California where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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6. Provo-Orem, UT
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 88,217
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 14,940.9
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 308
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 52.2
> Population: 590,440

These are all the counties in Utah where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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5. Bismarck, ND
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 19,563
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 15,511.7
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 281
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 222.8
> Population: 126,118

These are all the counties in North Dakota where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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4. Laredo, TX
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 42,419
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 15,592.2
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 653
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 240
> Population: 272,053

These are all the counties in Texas where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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3. Lubbock, TX
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 48,955
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 15,634.4
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 796
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 254.2
> Population: 313,123

These are all the counties in Texas where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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2. Pine Bluff, AR
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 15,185
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 16,443.8
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 277
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 300
> Population: 92,345

These are all the counties in Arkansas where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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1. Yuma, AZ
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17: 36,160
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 17,398.9
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17: 762
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of Feb. 17 per 100,000 residents: 366.6
> Population: 207,829

These are all the counties in Arizona where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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