The United States recorded a new daily high of coronavirus cases, amid mounting evidence that some of the largest states in the country are experiencing a new wave of the deadly disease. New data showed states in the south and west of the country, including Texas, Florida and Arizona particularly affected by the rise in cases. Reopenings pausedFlorida reported 8,942 cases on Friday – almost double the previous record of more than 5,500 cases reported earlier this week. Governor Ron DeSantis put the state’s reopening plan on pause, and bars were prohibited from selling alcohol, though beaches and restaurants remained open. Spike in casesHe also said there were no outstanding requests for supplies of personal protective equipment in states, including those seeing a spike in cases.

Source: The Irish Times June 26, 2020 18:45 UTC