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Reported Cases

As of November 2, 2022, the current 7-day average of weekly new cases (39,016) increased 4.7% compared with the previous 7-day average (37,261). A total of 97,604,763 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the United States as of November 2, 2022.

Variant Proportions

CDC Nowcast projections* for the week ending November 5, 2022, estimate that the combined national proportion of lineages designated as Omicron will continue to be 100%. There are eight lineages designated as Omicron with estimates above 1%: BA.5—and four of its sublineages (BQ.1, BQ.1.1, BF.7, and BA.5.2.6)—BA.4.6, BA.2.75, and BA.2.75.2. The predominant Omicron lineage is BA.5, projected to  be 39.2% (95% PI 36.2-42.3%).

The national proportion of BQ.1.1 is projected to be 18.8% (95% PI 15.7-22.4%), BQ.1 is projected to be 16.5% (95% PI 13.6-20.0%), BA.4.6 is projected to be 9.5% (95% PI 8.6-10.5%), BF.7 is projected to be 9.0% (95% PI 7.9-10.1%), BA.5.2.6 is projected to be 3.1% (95% PI 2.5-3.7%), BA.2.75 is projected to be 2.3% (95% PI 1.9-2.8%), and BA.2.75.2 is projected to be 1.3% (95% PI 0.9-1.7%). See COVID Data Tracker for current data.

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Time2022-10-15 15:14:25 UTC2022-10-15 15:14:25 UTC at epicenterLocation8.851°N 126.837°EDepth35.00 km (21.75 mi)

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On 10/14/2022 10:05:17 AM, an earthquake occurred in Fiji Islands Region potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:565.938km.

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Learning about how COVID-19 spreads and the factors that can increase or decrease that risk can help you make informed choices.

The questions below are written in past tense to help you assess the likelihood that you were infected when you were around a person with COVID-19. If multiple factors below indicate higher transmission risk, you should follow the steps for what to do if you are exposed.

You can also ask yourself the same questions, but about future interactions with others, to help you decide what prevention actions to take. If multiple factors below indicate higher transmission risk, you should consider adding more prevention actions.

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