COVID-19 Pregnancy Data in the United States: August 21 Update

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Data on COVID-19 during pregnancy, as reported by the CDC, in collaboration with state, local, and territorial health departments and external partners.

The data below is a reflection of data collected weekly by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The cases reported are only confirmed cases with laboratory evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Here’s the latest data, updated on August 21:

Pregnant women with COVID-19, United States:

Total cases: 18,040

Total deaths: 39

Hospitalized cases: 4,472

Cases admitted to the ICU: 193

Required mechanical ventilation: 68

Data is updated weekly based on data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The cases reported are only confirmed cases with laboratory evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection. CDC’s case numbers are validated through a confirmation process with each jurisdiction.

Currently, there are 56 U.S.-affiliated jurisdictions reporting cases of COVID-19, including 50 states, District of Columbia, Guam, New York City, the Northern Marina Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Find previous data period updates here and additional information from the CDC’s website.

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