California, Southwest record spike in COVID-19 cases as US economy reopens

As United States eased coronavirus lockdown measures, cases and hospitalisations reportedly spiked in parts of California and Southwest. With a soaring number of cases, authorities might reimpose or tighten public health restrictions, which could complicate efforts to reopen US ecomy.

According to an international media report, authorities in Arizona are planning to reactivate emergency plan for medical facilities, while on or hand, California is set to place counties where half of its population lives on watch list. While speaking to a media outlet, Olivia Kasirye, who is public health director of Sacramento County, said that many of cases that are showing up in hospitals are linked to garings that are taking place in homes, such as birthday parties and funerals. 

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Arizona eased its lockdown measure in mid-May and since n state has seen a 115 per cent increase in number of confirmed cases. former state health chief of state also warned that a new stay-at-home order or field hospitals may be needed. Even with rapid spre, New Jersey, which is one of hardest-hit states, also eased its lockdown measures on June 9. 

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COVID-19 cases to increase amid protests 

As per reports, almost 21 states in US recorded a weekly increase in new cases of coronavirus. States including Arizona, Utah and New Mexico reported a rise of 40 per cent or higher for week. While some new cases are believed to be linked to better testing, ors are probably due to eased public health restrictions that have allowed people to gar in groups. 

United States overall has highest number of coronavirus cases in world, with over 1,979,000 positive cases and 112,006 deaths. Even with an increasing number of cases, state continues to ease lockdown measures. health officials also believe that in coming weeks, cases will spike as protests over George Floyd’s death swept country. 

(Im: AP) 

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