Texas and Florida reversed their reopening plans and imposed tighter restrictions as a resurgence of new coronavirus cases test the strength of any broader economic rebound in the U.S.
The new record for positive COVID-19 tests comes as several states at the center of a new surge in infections took steps back from efforts to ease restrictions on businesses. COVID-19 is the respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus.
“I spent thousands of dollars in inventory getting ready for this weekend. I could have really used that for my rent, which is due next week,” said Martinez, 44. Tish Keller, owner of the Triple J restaurant, looks out the establishment's front door, in Lubbock, Texas, U.S., June 26, 2020. Keller says a new state order reversing Texas' economic opening will hobble her business. REUTERS/Brad Brooks
Newsom has paused allowing counties to further reopen their economies in response to rising COVID-19 hospitalizations. It has since witnessed some of the biggest spikes in new cases, reporting 5,996 on Thursday. The state has also seen record numbers of hospitalizations in the last two weeks.
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