Originally Posted by datlas

Regarding COVID19 data:

Incidence/cases have clearly peaked in some areas (like the NE), It is probably peaking this week in other areas. Hospital use lags about 1 week behind cases, and deaths likely more like 2 week lag.

That said, I am optimistic that the covid situation in most areas of the usa will be much better by early to mid February. Where it goes from there is anybody's guess.