US COVID-19 New Cases Back to 30,000s... 'Rapid Increase in Texas and Florida'

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The number of new COVID-19 cases in the United States has exceeded 30,000 for two consecutive days. After recording numbers in the 20,000s since May 1, the number of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. has risen again above 30,000, heightening fears of a resurgence.

According to the international statistics site Worldometer, on the 20th (local time), the number of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was recorded at 33,388. The previous day also saw 33,539 new cases. The cumulative number of confirmed cases in the U.S. reached 2,330,578.

Previously, the U.S. showed a downward trend in new cases after recording 39,072 new cases on April 24. However, COVID-19 appears to be resurging, particularly in some southern states.

It has been clearly confirmed that the increase in cases in New York and New Jersey, which had driven the rise in cases in the U.S., has slowed. In New York, new cases increased by 841, bringing the total to 410,434. New Jersey also saw an increase of 345 cases, totaling 171,787.

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However, California, Texas, Florida, and Arizona showed rapid increases. New cases were 4,363 in California, 4,250 in Texas, 4,049 in Florida, and 3,109 in Arizona.

Experts reported that the increase in cases is centered around places where young people gather, such as bars and party venues. CNBC stated that after economic activities resumed, failure to maintain social distancing and not wearing masks negatively affected the situation.

Despite the increase in new cases, the number of deaths continued to decline. On the 19th, there were 719 deaths, which decreased to 573 on the 20th. However, this is expected to change as new cases rise again. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicted that the cumulative death toll in the U.S. would reach between 129,000 and 145,000 by the 11th of next month.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump resumed his reelection campaign in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At the event, President Trump said, "If you test a lot, you find a lot of cases," and added, "I told my people to slow down on testing." The Washington Post (WP) reported that it is unclear to whom and when President Trump told people to slow down testing.

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