California, Texas, and Florida Reach Highest Levels of COVID-19 Cases

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] Concerns about a resurgence of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are growing in the United States. In eight states, including California, Texas, and Florida, which are among the most populous states in the U.S., the number of new COVID-19 cases is rapidly increasing. Ohio is reportedly considering a 'second lockdown measure.'

CNN reported on the 19th (local time) that, based on its own analysis of new COVID-19 case data, the seven-day average of daily new cases in eight U.S. states has reached the highest levels.

New cases have rapidly increased in Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Utah, as well as the top three most populous states in the U.S.: California, Texas, and Florida.

California recorded the highest seven-day average of daily new cases at 3,387. Texas had an average of 2,657 new cases, and Florida recorded 2,408.

On the 19th, California, Florida, and Arizona recorded their highest single-day new case counts ever. California reported 4,317 cases, Florida 3,822, and Arizona 3,246.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) projected that COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. could rise to as many as 145,000 by next month on the 11th. Johns Hopkins University reported that the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S. reached 2,215,587, with deaths totaling 118,991.

As COVID-19 shows signs of spreading again, California has mandated the wearing of masks. Previously, Arizona and Texas allowed local governments to require businesses and stores to enforce mask-wearing.

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