Coronavirus cases steady as vaccinations increase

April 08, 2021

Coronavirus cases are holding steady across the U.S. as vaccinations increase and states continue to loosen their safety measures. By the numbers: The U.S. averaged about 65,000 new cases per day over the past week, essentially unchanged from the week before. The biggest improvement was in Alabama, which saw a 33% drop in new cases. Daily cases there were down by about 7% over the past week. What we’re watching: The U.S. administered an average of 3 million vaccine doses per day over the past week, according to Bloomberg’s vaccine tracker.