The US set another record for new coronavirus cases just days before the July Fourth weekend — with at least 23 states pausing reopening plans to combat mounting infections
"We have the ability to keep businesses open and move our economy forward so that Texans can continue to earn a paycheck, but it requires each of us to do our part to protect one another -- and that means wearing a face covering in public spaces," Abbott said in a statement.The order takes affect Friday at 12:01 p.m. CT.The directive comes as Texas, like other states, sees a jump in cases.
On Thursday, Florida reported 10,109 additional new coronavirus cases, a new daily record. The current spike in new cases is due to an increase in infections, not because of more testing, said Adm. Dr. Brett Giroir, assistant secretary for health for the US Department of Health and Human Services. "There is no question that the more testing you get, the more you will uncover -- but we do believe this is a real increase in cases," Giroir told the House Select Committee on Coronavirus.
Tips to stay safe this 4th of July 04:12Health officials are urging Americans to limit their holiday weekend festivities to avoid clusters of outbreaks. "We know people are tired of being cooped up at home ... but cases surged after Memorial Day," said Dean Sidelinger, the Oregon state health officer."We don't want the same thing to happen over the Independence Day holiday.
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