Daily US Times: The US has recorded more than 250,000 deaths from coronavirus, a bleak marker as cases soar once again across the country.
The country has now reported 250,029 deaths and nearly 11.5 million cases, according to Johns Hopkins University.
The US recorded a higher death toll and more reported infections than any other country worldwide.
And Covid-19 cases have once again started to soar throughout the country, hitting new daily highs in the last week.
Top US infectious diseases Dr Anthony Fauci said the US was “going in the wrong direction at a very precarious time”, with people more likely to gather inside as the weather gets colder.
Amid spikes in cases, New York City – the epicentre of the US outbreak in the spring – has ordered the closure of its schools from Thursday.
Officials say, the decision to close the US’s largest public school system came as positive test rates for the coronavirus surpassed the 3% threshold. The decision will affect some 300,000 children.
While speaking with BBC, Dr Fauci warned about the new surge in cases leading to more deaths.
He said: “It’s a very serious situation because there are lagging indicators.”
“So when you see the massive increase in cases as we’re seeing now particularly as more and more people are doing things inside, we’re in a very difficult situation.”
He repeated his call for people to “double down” on public health measures, such as physical distancing, wearing face coverings and avoiding crowds.
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