PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania and New Jersey both reached a grim milestone on Saturday surpassing more than 300,000 coronavirus cases since the onset of the pandemic.
Pennsylvania's numbers were boosted by 6,778 new positive infections. The state also announced 112 virus-related deaths. Meanwhile, New Jersey saw cases spike by 4,679 overnight with 34 reported fatalities.
States across the country are grappling with a second wave of new infections as colder weather has helped facilitate transmission following a summertime lull.
Health officials in the United States reported a combined 187,000 cases on Friday with the latest data showing an uptick in hospitalizations and deaths.FULL COVERAGE: CORONAVIRUSGovernors have responded to the pandemic.