Where COVID-19 cases are highest for the population size

COVID-19 has hit states in the Midwest, South and Great Plains hard. Several predominantly rural counties stand out when comparing all known cases of COVID-19 per 100 residents.

Includes all known cases, January to Dec. 23, 2020. Aggregated from the CDC and state and local public health agencies by USAFacts.
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