Over 95% of US counties reporting high community transmission
More than 95% of U.S. counties are now reporting high community transmission, the highest level since CDC tracking began, according to federal data.
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The average daily case rate (per 100,000) is now higher among children ages 5 to 17 than all adult age groups.
Death rates are continuing to surge with about 1,000 Americans dying from COVID-19 each day, according to federal data.
Americans between the ages of 18 and 49 made up about one-third -- 34.4% -- of the patients hospitalized as of Aug. 28.
-ABC News' Arielle Mitropoulos