On 1 September 2020, how many states will report a COVID-19 positivity rate greater than 10.0%?
Closed Sep 01, 2020 07:01AM UTC
As the U.S. tries to reduce COVID-19 cases, the question remains whether the U.S. health care system can handle the load (CDC). The outcome will be determined using data provided in the chart “How is My State Doing on Key Measures?” under "COVID+ RATE IS" found at https://www.covidexitstrategy.org at 5:00PM ET on 1 September 2020.
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Note 11 August 2020: This question is only concerned with U.S. states. Nonstate jurisdictions (e.g., DC, Puerto Rico) will not count toward resolution.
The question closed "Between 11 and 15" with a closing date of 1 September 2020.
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| Possible Answer | Correct? | Final Crowd Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| 5 or fewer | 0% | |
| Between 6 and 10 | 0% | |
| Between 11 and 15 | 99% | |
| Between 16 and 20 | 1% | |
| 21 or more | 0% |
Crowd Forecast Profile
| Participation Level | |
|---|---|
| Number of Forecasters | 265 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 187 | |
| Number of Forecasts | 1007 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 542 | |
| Accuracy | |
|---|---|
| Participants in this question vs. all forecasters | better than average |
