Record U.S. Covid-19 Surge Reaches America’s Oldest Populations

The record Covid-19 spike that started with young Americans is increasingly finding older communities at elevated risk of severe illness.

Counties with the largest 65-and-over populations are now recording on average 18.9 daily cases per 100,000 residents, 67% higher than a month ago, according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.