WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The U.S. state of Florida reported 15,299 new coronavirus cases Sunday, shattering not only its own previous single-day records, but also those of any other state as the pandemic continued to rage in the country.
The mind-boggling number brought the total infections to 269,811 in the Sunshine State, with the death toll reaching 4,346, according to the Florida Department of Health.
The recent surge was the result of increased testing and widespread transmission as the state prematurely loosened lockdown measures, as a result of which people were seen gathering in crowds, no longer heeding anti-virus guidelines such as maintaining social distance or wearing face coverings.
Out of the 2,574,007 tests conducted as of Sunday, 269,811 returned positive. Meanwhile, the number of hospitalizations is also rising at an eye-popping rate, registering 18,271 in total on Sunday.
As for the positivity rate, another key parameter, the number ranged from 12.24 percent to 18.36 percent during the past two weeks, indicating that the virus is far from being brought under control.
Commenting on the positivity rate, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, said during a Saturday press briefing that it is "something we're looking at very seriously," adding that if the rate "gets into the single digits, that's something that's a lot more manageable."
In the meantime, however, the governor doubled down on his call for reopening schools, echoing a similar demand from President Donald Trump.
"People say, 'kids may be the vectors then, in the community' ... but it's been found over and over again, as people have looked at this and studied this, particularly in Europe, that the school children aren't vectors for this, for whatever reason," DeSantis said. "They usually get infected by the parents. They're usually not infecting adults."
Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist, a Democrat, told cnn in an interview Saturday that schools should give parents the option of continuing online education for their kids "if they so desire," and that when to reopen schools should primarily be the parents' decision.
Despite the surge, the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando opened its Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom sites Saturday, asking visitors to wear masks and adhere to other safety measures. Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios, also part of the amusement park complex, will reopen on July 15.
国内英语资讯:Lawmakers brainstorm methods to seal victory over poverty
国内英语资讯:CPC Central Committee publishes directive to enhance political work
国内英语资讯:Across China: From imitation to creation, Chinese village paints new life
国内英语资讯:App launched to promote preferential policies across Taiwan Strait
体坛英语资讯:UEFA hand Ramos 2-game ban for deliberate yellow card
吃饭的时候刷手机?你就等着变胖吧!
国际英语资讯:Pakistan PM invites India for dialogue amid escalating tensions across LoC
美国前总统奥巴马将联手NBA??!
国内英语资讯:China stock market to see big capital inflow in 2019 upon MSCI weight decision, UBS says
国内英语资讯:Chinese scientists find therapeutic target of common liver cancer
体坛英语资讯:Lennon takes over as interim Celtic manager
10个字总结生活有多丧
国内英语资讯:Chinese commerce official calls on EU to be open, inclusive
国内英语资讯:Chinese State Councilor meets senior French diplomat, former US official
国产羽绒服在美卖疯了,纽约街头撞衫率爆表!加拿大鹅:我不要面子吗
国内英语资讯:Over 2,600 exhibitors gather at annual intl jewelry show in Hong Kong
国内英语资讯:Chinese vice premier stresses control over African swine fever
体坛英语资讯:China among eight seeds for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 draw
中国的这件羽绒服在国外超火爆!老外都赞不绝口
为什么聪明人话都少?
国内英语资讯:Senior CPC official meets Panchen Lama
国际英语资讯:DPRK, U.S. leaders meet in Hanoi, Vietnam for 2nd summit
体坛英语资讯:Solskjaer looks for positives from Man Ut injuy list
冬天涂润唇膏?研究显示你的嘴唇可能越来越糟!
国内英语资讯:HKSAR govt sees Greater Bay Area development as golden opportunity
爱能化解一切辛劳
体坛英语资讯:Former Olympic champ Zhang Jun confirmes run for BWF deputy president
体坛英语资讯:Wu Leis jersey sells 10,000 replicas in China: official sponsor
国内英语资讯:China Focus: Industrial upgrade moves fast in Xinjiang
川普又被指控性骚扰!但这次是“窝内斗”
不限 |
英语教案 |
英语课件 |
英语试题 |
不限 |
不限 |
上册 |
下册 |
不限 |