And we could see 200,000 deaths by mid-September
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Though cases had been on a downward trajectory after the widespread lockdowns in March and April, in recent months, the virus has spread rapidly — especially in regions of the country that were early to reopen, including the South and West. Now the number of new cases appears to have flattened, though the U.S. infection rate remains one of the highest in the world, with an average of around 41,000 cases and nearly 900 deaths every day. While the U.S.
Meanwhile, as states have lifted restrictions, new clusters of cases have been found via gatherings in bars, churches, and other recently reopened places, and many cities and states have walked back their reopening plans as a result. A number of states that experienced surges ordered bars to close, including Arizona, Florida, Texas, and California. California governor Gavin Newsom has ordered restaurants, wineries, movie theaters, and zoos to stop all indoor operations.
Additionally, the views of one of Trump’s new coronavirus advisers have raised alarm among public-health officials. The New York Times reports that Dr. Scott W. Atlas, a frequent Fox News guest and recent addition to the Trump administration Coronavirus Task Force, has questioned the efficacy of mask wearing and advocated for a herd-immunity strategy of disease management — like that employed in Sweden — that most experts agree would be “catastrophic.
In March, President Trump signed a $2 trillion stimulus plan, the largest in modern American history, which sent direct payments of around $1,200 to millions of Americans who earn less than $99,000, along with an additional $500 per child.
On July 21, presidential candidate Joe Biden announced a $775 billion investment plan in caregiving programs, which would include a bailout for child-care centers, national pre-K, as well as more jobs and higher wages for caregivers. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act. If they succeed, as many as 23 million Americans would lose access to their health insurance.
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