Doctor: 'Just a matter of time before another COVID-19 surge' as new infections fall

Over the two weeks, the 7-day average of new daily cases reported has declined by nearly 30% to 86,287, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, the lowest since August 2. And the drop in cases comes as more Americans get vaccinated.

About 217 million people, or 65% of the total U.S. population, have received at least one dose, which is about 12 million more than just one month ago. While it’s a step in the right direction, more needs to be done, experts warn.

As the U.S. heads into the holiday season, hospitalization rates and deaths remain elevated. Nearly 2,000 Americans are dying each day from the virus as hospitalizations in some northern states continue to trend upward.

Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) removed a page on its website with guidelines on holiday gatherings, which included an image of a virtual Thanksgiving. The agency says it is working on an update and that new guidelines will be coming "soon."

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