Governors who quickly reopened backpedal as virus surges An alarming resurgence of coronavirus infections across the country has some governors retreating to measures they previously resistedArizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey speaks about the latest coronavirus data at a news conference Thursday, June 25, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, Pool) The Associated PressAUSTIN, Texas -- When Texas began lifting coronavirus restrictions, Republican Gov. Two months later, a sharp reversal is unfolding as the number of confirmed infections surges. Doug Ducey, also a Republican, did the same, declaring the state “on pause” as hospitals accelerate toward capacity.

Source: ABC News June 26, 2020 03:45 UTC