In many parts of the South and West, the spread of the coronavirus is getting worse, prompting new warnings and restrictions.
The nation may be opening up, but the coronavirus is far from slowing down. In fact, COVID-19 is on the rise.
This week, Democratic members of the state’s congressional delegation urged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, to require Floridians wear protective masks in public.“As positive cases surge and hospitalizations increase, it is imperative that you take data-driven action to help protect Floridians, our families, and our communities from the dangers of COVID-19,” members of the Florida delegation wrote in their letter.
The virus is growing particularly fast in Miami-Dade, the state’s most populated county with 2.7 million residents. Local officials have scrambled to introduce measures to mitigate the spread. Miami commissioners on Thursday passed a measure that would fine people $250 for not wearing a mask in public.Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, who this week also announced a similar statewide requirement for masks, has faced a backlash in parts of the state.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Daily U.S. COVID-19 Cases Resurge to Highest Level in 2 MonthsEarly hot spots like New York have seen cases steadily decrease, while the virus has been hitting the south and west
Read more »
California reports more than 7,000 coronavirus cases, biggest daily jump so farThe department reported an additional 7,149 cases since Tuesday, a 69% increase in two days, bringing the state's total to 190,222 cases, according to the state's health department.
Read more »
California sets back-to-back records for highest daily coronavirus casesFor two consecutive days, California reported more than 6,000 COVID-19 infections.
Read more »
Daily Coronavirus Cases Once Again At Peak As Lockdown Measures LiftSome governors have ordered residents to wear masks as others warn of further shutdowns should cases continue to surge.
Read more »
California reports more than 7,000 new coronavirus cases in a day, breaking its daily record againCalifornia, the country's most populous state and the first to implement a state-wide lockdown to combat the coronavirus outbreak, is setting daily records for new cases this week.
Read more »