The United States reported 36,975 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, its highest daily total since the novel coronavirus pandemic began this winter.The cases piled up in states such as California, Texas, and Florida, with each state reporting between 5,000 and 7,000 new cases.
In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott today suspended the further reopening of his state."As we experience an increase in both positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, we are focused on strategies that slow the spread of this virus while also allowing Texans to continue earning a paycheck to support their families," Abbott said in a statement today. "The last thing we want to do as a state is go backwards and close down businesses.