COVID-19 Alert: Today 12/9/2020 Cases are Rising COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths across the United States are rising. As cold weather moves in, people spend more time indoors, and the holidays approach, take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19. Wear a mask, stay at least 6 feet apart, avoid crowds, and wash your hands often. The more steps you take, the more you are protected against COVID-19. View Cases in the U.S. and your state on the data tracker at https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#cases_casesper100klast7days