In California, Florida and Texas - new anti-records for daily mortality from COVID-19

The country's coronavirus crisis is not only deepening, but also becoming more deadly. The three largest states—California, Florida and Texas—have recorded their highest daily death tolls since the start of the pandemic. Currently, 41 states are reporting an increase in the average number of new cases compared to two weeks ago, writes CBS News.

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On Wednesday, July 8, California reported 149 deaths, the highest daily number since the start of the pandemic.

“People are very mistaken in thinking that no one is dying,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said at his Thursday, July 9, briefing.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief expert on infectious diseases, believes that the most affected states in the country should consider suspending plans to resume operations. More than 3 million cases of coronavirus have already been reported in the United States, and about 133 people have died across the country.

Walt Disney World reopens in Florida. In the county where the amusement park is located, there has been an increase in cases of coronavirus infection by 130% over the past 14 days. Despite this, on Saturday, July 11, the park will open: the holders of the annual pass received the first permission to enter, but the magic will not be the same. The temperature will be checked at the entrance, guests must wear masks and maintain a social distance.

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Dr. Terry Adirim, Dean of the Atlantic University of Florida, expressed concern that the theme park will reopen.

"In my opinion, it's like pouring gasoline on a fire," Adirim told CBS News. “I don’t think such steps will help us reduce the incidence rate.” Most likely, it’s the other way around.”

Governor Ron Desantis said residents should take precautions.

“There is no need to panic and there is no need to be afraid,” he said.

In Arizona, where approximately 1 out of every 4 tests currently gives positive results, the lines for testing stretch for several quarters and consumables run out. Testing sites in Phoenix are crowded, people take long lines even before sunrise. The number of samples overloads the laboratory, which leads to delays in obtaining results.

“If you're going to do contact tracing and you get results in 5 to 7 days, it may be too late for that contact tracing,” Fauci warned on Wednesday, July 8.

“I think we should force states to pause the reopening process,” he said. “Trying to mitigate what didn’t work.”

Texas also reported a new high with 98 deaths on Wednesday, July 8, and new cases continue to rise across the state.

Strike force nurses who spent months caring for patients in New York are now in Texas. Statewide, cases continue to rise at an alarming rate of nearly 10 cases per day, and doctors are asking for help.

In total, more than 220 cases were recorded in Texas, and the Latin American community suffered the most: it accounts for almost 000% of state deaths.

Ambulance nurses such as Jessica Montemayor and Sandy Ramirez, interviewed by CBS News correspondents, worry that people do not take the threat seriously.

“Everyone always wants to get together,” Ramirez says. “They think: they’re just my family, I won’t catch anything from them.”

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The nation's quest to flatten the disease's growth curve is an uphill battle. COVID-19 cases are rising across the country, in stark contrast to the downward trend in New York City, and the gap continues to widen.

However, officials in New York are not at risk. On Thursday, July 9, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that he would ban all large gatherings until the end of September. The balance between discovery, health, and public safety remains thin.

The situation with the virus is exacerbated by its impact on the economy. Another 1,3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits in the first week of July. Robert Redfield, the head of the Centers for Disease Control, also supported the idea that his agency would change the rules for opening schools after Vice President Mike Pence proposed to do so.

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