Southwestern states, such as Nevada where Joe Biden tested positive on Wednesday, are showing the highest infection rates.
President Joe Biden is not alone; a new map shows southwestern states are seeing the highest rates of COVID-19 infection across the country.The president canceled an appearance in Las Vegas, Nevada, yesterday after testing positive for the disease, which has been on the rise nationwide for the last two months.The latest data on positive COVID-19 tests across the U.S.
Although no other states recorded over 15 percent infection, five regions recorded an infection rate higher than 10 percent.In Region Six, including Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, the rate of new infections was 14 percent.In Region Ten, including Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, the rate of new infections was 12.5 percent.In Region Seven, including Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, the rate of new infections was 11 percent.
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