Coronavirus Infections Rising, 36 States

Coronavirus Infections Rising, 36 States

(CNN) As Americans head into a holiday weekend in the shadow of a ravaging coronavirus pandemic, some governors are rethinking their stance on face coverings after days of record infections. Coronavirus has killed more than 128,000 people and infected over 2.7 million nationwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. Infection rates are rising in 36 states, with patients rapidly filling hospitals across the South and West. California, Arizona, Texas and Florida all posted record new cases this week – Florida reported more than 10,000 additional coronavirus cases Thursday while Texas had about 8,000.

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