The U.S. reported more than 60,000 new coronavirus cases for the second day in a row, as the spread continues to accelerate in most states. The widespread nature of the current surge differentiates it from the spring and summer waves. On Wednesday, 24 states recorded more than 1,000 new cases, a contrast to the summer when California, Texas and Florida accounted for the majority of daily cases. On a handful of days in July, Texas and Florida together reported more than 20,000 cases each day. Similarly,...

Source: Wall Street Journal October 22, 2020 08:45 UTC