Florida has reported a new record in Covid infections, amid a surge in cases in southern US states that have allowed businesses to re-open in recent weeks.
On Saturday, Florida reported more than 9,500 new cases, up from almost 9,000 on Friday, the previous record.
The spike has led state officials to tighten restrictions on business again – as Texas also did on Friday.
Reported coronavirus infections in the US have now surpassed 2.5 million, according to Johns Hopkins University.
More than 125,000 Covid-19 patients have died nationwide – more than in any other country.
On Friday the leading government adviser on coronavirus, Dr Anthony Fauci, said the US had a “serious problem”.
Speaking at the first White House coronavirus task force briefing in two months, Dr Fauci said the current rises were due to regions “maybe opening a little bit too early” and to people themselves not following guidance.
“People are infecting other people, and then ultimately you will infect someone who’s vulnerable,” he said.
SOURCE: BBC
