evidence: As of March 10, 2023, the state with the highest rate of COVID-19 cases was Rhode Island followed by Alaska. Around 103.9 million cases have been reported across the United States, with the states of California, Texas, and Florida reporting the highest numbers of infections. [...] For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page. [...] CNN, Rate of COVID-19 cases in the United States as of March 10, 2023, by state (per 100,000 people) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1109004/coronavirus-covid19-cases-rate-us-americans-by-state/ (last visited October 06, 2024)