US sets yet another record for new coronavirus cases, with over 77,000 infections recorded in 24 hours
Workers sanitise equipment at Memorial West Hospital in Pembroke Pines, Florida, US on July 13, 2020.
Experts believe it never emerged from its first wave of infections, and cases have been surging again in recent weeks, particularly across the south and west in states that pushed to lift lockdown restrictions early. Florida is now reporting more Covid-19 cases daily than any other state in the country. California and Texas are next, with about 10,000 new cases a day each.Ban on cruise ships extended
In the order signed by CDC Director Dr Robert Redfield, the agency said the cruise industry hasn't controlled transmission of the virus on its ships. The order covers ships that can carry 250 or more passengers. The CDC said cruise ships are more crowded than most urban settings, and even when only essential crew remains on board, the virus continues to spread.
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