Three of the nation’s most populous states have all hit new highs for daily confirmed coronavirus cases in the past two weeks as states grapple with a resurgence of the virus.
Texas, Florida and California recorded record numbers of new cases, a concerning sign as the country continues to ease restrictions put in place to try to blunt the spread of COVID-19.
Texas now has more than 83,000 cases, Florida has nearly 71,000 cases and California has just shy of 142,000 cases.
As all 50 states move to relax restrictions and about two weeks after people ventured to Memorial Day celebrations, hot spots have emerged in states such as South Carolina and Missouri and cities such as Houston and Phoenix.
Week-over-week case counts are on the rise in half of all states, and only 16 states and the District of Columbia have seen their total case counts decline for two consecutive weeks.
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Texas, Florida, California have all hit highs for COVID-19 infections in last two weeks https://t.co/LKpLtBBkBo pic.twitter.com/ifHwAicZOX
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Between the riots and Trump running around the country campaigning, we should see far more cases.
If the Republican convention really is going to occupy Jacksonville, at least in part, expect those Florida numbers to get higher. I wonder if Jacksonville residents will appreciate it if, thanks to Trump, their COVID numbers spike and they all have to go into lockdown again.
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