novel coronavirus crossed 8 million on Thursday, rising by 1 million in less than a month, as another surge in cases hits the nation at the onset of cooler weather.Since the pandemic started, over 217,000 people have died in the United States.
The United States reported 60,000 new infections on Wednesday, the highest since Aug. 14, with rising cases in every region, especially the Midwest.Health experts have long warned that colder temperatures driving people inside could promote the spread of the virus.
They have not pinpointed the reason for the rise but point to fatigue with COVID-19 precautions and students returning to schools and colleges.According to a Reuters analysis, 25 states have so far set records for increases in new cases in.