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US reports 55,000 Covid-19 cases in a day, hits new global record

A surge in coronavirus cases over the past week has put President Donald Trump's handling of the crisis under the microscope

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California, another epicenter, saw positive tests climb 37 per cent with hospitalizations up 56 per cent over the past two weeks.

Reuters

2 min read Last Updated : Jul 04 2020 | 1:39 AM IST

The United States reported more than 55,000 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, a new daily global record for the coronavirus pandemic, as infections rose in a majority of states.

A surge in coronavirus cases over the past week has put President Donald Trump’s handling of the crisis under the microscope and led several governors to halt plans to reopen their states after strict lockdowns.

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The daily US tally stood at 55,274 late Thursday, topping the previous single-day record of 54,771 set by Brazil on June 19.

Topics : Coronavirus Coronavirus Vaccine COVID-19 Donald Trump

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