The United States and Europe battled a resurgence of coronavirus cases as warnings mounted worldwide Friday over reopening lockdowns too soon. A major
People wearing facemasks carry shopping bags as they walk near Herald Square in New York City. AFPThe United States and Europe battled a resurgence of coronavirus cases as warnings mounted worldwide Friday over reopening lockdowns too soon.
"The last thing we want to do as a state is go backwards and close down businesses," said Republican Governor Greg Abbott, an ally of President Donald Trump, who has faced sharp criticism for his handling of the crisis."This temporary pause will help our state corral the spread." Police also criticised the number of fans who gathered outside Liverpool's Anfield ground on Thursday night after the club secured the English Premier League football title for the first time in 30 years."I do think we have to appeal to people to be careful here," environment minister George Eustice said.
The World Health Organization warned on Thursday that Europe is not yet in the clear, saying 11 nations faced a"very significant resurgence that if left unchecked will push health systems to the brink once again."In Australia, supermarkets imposed purchase limits on toilet paper across the country Friday following panic buying by people rattled over a surge in coronavirus cases in Melbourne, the country's second-biggest city.
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