The US reported more Covid-19 cases in the last two weeks than it did for all of June -- and the actual number of infections is likely much higher than the reported cases, experts say
The staggering number signals the US is still far from containing the virus, which is running rampant across American communities, overwhelming hospitals and testing labs. The spread has promised a bleak outlook for the months ahead, according to both health officials and the President. And experts have highlighted the actual number of infections is likely much higher than the reported cases. That comes as some US leaders have now admitted parts of the country reopened too soon.
And in Florida, more than four dozen hospitals reported no available ICU beds left over the weekend. But the governor said this week the state was trekking on the"right course."On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said parents should have the option of sending their children back to the classroom or having them learn digitally from home, adding the"costs of keeping schools closed are enormous.
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