U.S. coronavirus cases rise by over 55,000 for third day in a row
The United States reported more than 56,300 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the third day in a row infections have risen by at least 55,000, according to a Reuters tally. Infections are increasing in 41 out of 50 states, according to a Reuters analysis of cases for the past two weeks compared with the prior two weeks.
The United States reported more than 56,300 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the third day in a row infections have risen by at least 55,000, according to a Reuters tally. With California, Florida and Texas recently breaking records, hopes are fading for an economic rival and U.S. stocks closed down about 1% as investors worry another lockdown will cripple businesses.
Even outside the nation's three most populous states, cases are rising. Alabama, Montana and Wisconsin recorded their biggest one-day rise in cases ever on Thursday. Infections are increasing in 41 out of 50 states, according to a Reuters analysis of cases for the past two weeks compared with the prior two weeks. On Wednesday, the United States recorded its biggest increase in cases ever, rising 60,541 in a single day.
The United States has reported more than 3.1 million cases total and over 133,000 deaths from the virus, making some Americans hesitant to return to public spaces and patronize businesses despite President Donald Trump's efforts to downplay the risks. (Open https://tmsnrt.rs/2WTOZDR and https://tmsnrt.rs/3dM9TLE in an external browser for Reuters interactives) (Writing by Lisa Shumaker; Editing by Daniel Wallis)
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
- READ MORE ON:
- United States
- Donald Trump
- Florida
- Texas
- California
- Alabama
- Wisconsin
- Montana
- Lisa Shumaker
- COVID-19
ALSO READ
California State Assembly honors Mahavir Jayanti with launch of digital detox campaign
Stranded sea otter pups paired with surrogate moms at California aquarium
Small earthquake shakes Southern California desert during Coachella music festival
Bureau of Prisons to close California women's prison where inmates have been subjected to sex abuse
Migrant boat evades surfers in high-speed landing on California beach