Officials across U.S. give COVID-19 updates as new cases hit all-time high
get the free appThe U.S. has set a record for new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday for the fourth time in a week, reporting more than 136,000 new cases — the highest in a single day since the start of the pandemic.
Governors and officials have announced new restrictions and are urging people to take the battle against the virus seriously as infections continue to spike nationwide.
On Tuesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced restrictions that limit gatherings and target situations where young people congregate. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said much of the state is seeing the worst surge since the pandemic started. And Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers gave an unusual prime-time address, advising people to stay home and calling on businesses to expand work-from-home options.
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