Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 28, 2022

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How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?

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 April 28:

  • Positive tests: 81,189,379
  • Patient deaths: 992,740
  • Total vaccine doses distributed: 724,696,315
  • Patients who’ve received the first dose: 257,423,254
  • Patients who’ve received the second dose: 219,483,386
  • % of population fully vaccinated: 66.1%
  • % of infections tied to the Omicron Variant: 100%
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