According to the latest Johns Hopkins data published on Thursday, the number of coronavirus cases in the US jumped by a massive 12,000 in a single day.
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Death toll is now over 1,000 at 1,031.
US now has more than 68,000 COVID-19 infections
New York has become the epicenter with over 33,000 infections and 280 deaths.
The US testing capacity has increased.
More available tests mean more COVID-19 cases will be discovered and reported.
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