'On the brink of an apocalypse': a new peak of daily coronavirus infections recorded in the three most populous states of the USA

In the three most populous states of the United States daily record anti-records of new cases of infection with coronavirus. There are fears of "apocalyptic" bursts in major cities in Texas, if this trend continues, writes CNN.

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According to Johns Hopkins University, coronavirus killed at least 121 people and infected nearly 979 million people nationwide.

On June 24, the Florida and Texas authorities announced that they had recorded more than 5000 new cases of COVID-19 in the states the day before. This is a new daily anti-record. California reported more than 7000 cases, thus exceeding the previous day’s maximum.

If the current trend continues, Houston, Texas could be the hardest-hit city in the US, with as many cases as all of Brazil. Infections are also rising in Dallas, Austin and San Antonio, said Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.

"Large areas of major cities and surrounding areas seem to be gaining very quickly, and some of the patterns are on the brink of the apocalypse," Hotez told CNN's Anderson Cooper.

Predictive models show that by July 4 in Houston the number of daily cases can increase by 4 times, the expert noted, adding that states need to act to stop the spread of the virus.

“This is really concerning, and as these numbers rise, we are seeing a commensurate increase in hospitalizations and ICU admissions,” he said. “You get to a point where these units are overcrowded, and then the mortality rate goes up.”

Hotez is a professor of pediatrics, molecular virology and microbiology, and is working on a potential vaccine against COVID-19.

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Governors appealed to residents

According to recent estimates by the US Census Bureau, 27,4% of the 328 million people in the United States live in Florida, Texas, and California.

And although some politicians say that more infections associated with increased testingthis is not so, says Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Research and Policy on Infectious Diseases at the University of Minnesota.

As new infections and hospitalizations grow rapidly, Texas Governor Greg Abbott urged people to stay home.

“With the spread of the virus now rampant, there is no reason for you to leave your home,” Abbott said. “If you don’t have an urgent need to go outside, then the safest place is at home.”

Officials encouraged wearing masks and social distance in places like bars, which are often crowded with people. According to Abbott, further state-level precautions may be announced if the virus continues to spread at the same pace.

In the country's most populous state, Governor Gavin Newsom begged Californians to think about others and wear masks, maintain a safe distance, and wash their hands regularly.

He asked residents to “love their neighbors as they love themselves” and urged young people to be especially careful.

“Be careful with mom and dad, be careful with your in-laws, with your grandparents,” he advises.

Florida Governor Ron Desantis explains this by an increase in the number of tests, but others say that transmission of the virus in society plays a key role as the state opens and removes restrictions. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said he will ask the city commission to impose a civil fine of up to $ 250 on those who don’t wear a mask in public places.

In Miami, an order was issued requiring mandatory wearing of a mask or other facial coating in public places.

“Going out without a mask is like driving drunk,” said Dr. Jonathan Rayner, a cardiologist and professor of medicine at George Washington University. “Even if you don’t get hurt yourself, you can kill someone else.”

Some states expand restrictions

Arizona also has the highest number of new cases per capita among all states in the country. Here, according to an analysis of data from Johns Hopkins University, there are more new cases per capita than in any state except New York or New Jersey.

During the week, the state added about 2700 new cases per day (from June 16 to June 23). Given the population, this is about 38 new cases per 100 people daily.

In Louisiana, Governor John Bel Edwards said he plans to issue a new declaration on June 25 to extend the restrictions on the second phase of quarantine for another 28 days.

“Simply put, we are moving in the wrong direction. We have more cases than we can justify with the number of tests,” Edwards emphasized.

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Cases increase in at least 26 states

According to Johns Hopkins University, in at least 26 states there has been an increase in the number of cases compared to the previous week. These are the states of Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Over the past few days, city and state leaders have announced that more and more young people are becoming infected. Authorities identified parties and bar visits as triggers.

Texas has temporarily suspended the issuance of alcohol permits in at least 12 bars that violate safety protocols to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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