10. Provo-Orem, UT
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of May 8: 205,044
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of May 8 per 100,000 residents: 33,243.7
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of May 8: 816
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of May 8 per 100,000 residents: 132.3
> Population: 616,791
These are all the counties in Utah where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).
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9. San Angelo, TX
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of May 8: 41,025
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of May 8 per 100,000 residents: 34,771.1
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of May 8: 553
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of May 8 per 100,000 residents: 468.7
> Population: 117,986
These are all the counties in Texas where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).
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8. Jonesboro, AR
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of May 8: 45,732
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of May 8 per 100,000 residents: 34,845.8
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of May 8: 456
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of May 8 per 100,000 residents: 347.5
> Population: 131,241
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7. Laredo, TX
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of May 8: 95,398
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of May 8 per 100,000 residents: 34,877.1
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of May 8: 1,036
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of May 8 per 100,000 residents: 378.8
> Population: 273,526
These are all the counties in Texas where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).
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6. Anchorage, AK
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of May 8: 140,427
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of May 8 per 100,000 residents: 35,203.6
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of May 8: 776
> Cumulative COVID-19 deaths as of May 8 per 100,000 residents: 194.5
> Population: 398,900
These are all the counties in Alaska where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).
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