At least 1,000 American deaths linked to the coronavirus were reported Tuesday, and the spread shows no sign of slowing down
The harrowing death toll comes as states across the country report record-breaking numbers of new cases. More governors are making masks a requirement as overwhelmed testing labs and hospitals are raising alarm. And officials are debating whether to send children back to school in person.
Last week, CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said the fall and winter will likely be"one of the most difficult times that we experienced in American public health."While some US leaders, includinDg the President, have pinned the spike in coronavirus numbers on increased testing, it's actually the prevalence of the disease that's causing cases to climb.
But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday the state is on the"right course" in the fight against the virus. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti told CNN earlier this week he was on the"brink" of issuing another stay-at-home order for the city, urging residents to avoid gatherings.With the high transmission levels of the virus, traditional contact tracing --- which health officials once said would be key in controlling the spread of the virus if cases were at manageable levels --- has now become"impractical and difficult to do," California Health Secretary Mark Ghaly said.
"The time frame from when you get a test to the time you get the results back is sometimes measured in a few days," Fauci said Tuesday. Citing Georgia's situation, Sen. Elizabeth Warren appealed to the CDC director this week to request that the agency use its powers to implement and expand mask mandates.
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