Thursday brought more than 60,000 new Covid-19 cases nationwide, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The new single-day high comes as many states set records in infection rates and hospitalizations.
Thursday brought 63,247 new Covid-19 cases nationwide, a single-day record, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The new high comes as many states set records in infection rates and hospitalizations.What we know about coronavirus risks to school age childrenWhile 33 states saw an increase in new cases compared to last week, Miami-Dade County in Florida on Friday reported a staggering 28% positivity rate, or the percentage of people tested who test positive for the coronavirus.
At least 36 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have a mask order, and some cities require them even when their states don't. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a mask order Thursday.Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves made masks mandatory Thursday for the 13 counties seeing the greatest spikes. Businesses will not be required to shut down, but social distancing also will be required in those counties. "Mississippi is in a fight for our lives," he said.
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