### [2021-12-13](/feed/2021/12/13/index.md)

##### COVID-19 pandemic
# The United States surpasses 50 million cases of COVID-19. 




### Sources:

1. [The Hill](https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/585618-us-passes-50-million-recorded-covid-19-cases)

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