The seven day average of daily coronavirus infections in the United States has more than quadrupled from the levels recorded a month ago.
From an average of 11000-plus cases reported on June 25, the seven- day average has surged to 51939 on Sunday, according to data analyzed by the New York Times. This is the highest weekly average recorded since April 28.
There is also significant rise in the number of people hospitalized due to coronavirus infection in the country. The number has risen to 30475, marking around 60 percent increase in a week. 7275 people are admitted in intensive care units.
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June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.