Coronavirus cases are surging in the US, passing three million infections. And a key public health measure can no longer be used.
California reimposes restrictions following coronavirus spike
reported that on top of four area hospitals having run out of ICU beds, a further four were running out, with one having just three per cent vacant capacity.By Sunday, it had a statewide total of 200,111 coronavirus cases and 3,731 deaths, however state Governor Ron DeSantis refused to reimpose stricter conditions.
Across the United States, the number of cases has risen over three million, with 132,981 deaths, both figures reckoned to be conservative estimates. In Texas, one of the first states in the nation to ease social distancing rules, the number of patients hospitalised in Houston has quadrupled since May 31.
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