Daily Coronavirus Infections in U.S. Hit Record

“The U.S. saw a daily record of nearly 40,000 new coronavirus cases as a surge of infections continues to spread, surpassing an earlier peak in April following the initial outbreak,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“Several states saw record daily highs, including Alabama, Texas, Idaho and Nevada. The surge in new infections is placing hospitals in California and Texas under growing pressure from an inundation of patients.”