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U.S. hits highest daily COVID-19 case count since pandemic began

Oct. 23, 2020 11:15PM EST
Dan Ackermann

The U.S. confirmed at least 83,010 coronavirus cases on Friday, the country's highest daily total since the pandemic started, according to data from COVID tracking project.

By the numbers: Friday's total surpassed the previous daily case record set on July 17 when 76,842 cases were recorded.

  • The current surge is more widespread than the uptick seen on July 17, when just four states accounted for more than 40,000 cases recorded, according to the Washington Post.

Editor's note: This story is breaking and will be updated.

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