Video above: Timelapse shows beach fans arriving at a beach in New Hampshire on July 4th despite COVID-19 concerns
Some parts of the country have had a very different Independence Day this year. Many celebrations have been virtually or abandoned during the global coronavirus outbreak.
The changes were followed by a plea from health officials who alerted the holiday crowds to the gatherings that the US had witnessed on Memorial Day weekends, perhaps in the midst of a serious crisis nationwide It is likely to lead to spikes.
Already, almost half of the US states have ceased reopening plans as the number of new coronavirus cases soared to record numbers in the past few weeks. Both city and state leaders attributed some of the increase to a gathering of young groups.
At least 19 states are now required to wear masks to control the spread of the virus. This suggests that the new form of the virus has spread from Europe to the United States. This is a mutation that makes coronaviruses more likely to infect people, but it should make patients less ill than previous variations.
And while many cities took a measured approach to celebrating July 4, the images that emerge from holiday weekends show that not everyone is taking the warning seriously. I will.
Latest number
The United States has reported more than 2.8 million cases of the virus and at least 129,000 deaths, According to Johns Hopkins University.
By the end of the month, the US Centers for Disease Control estimates that there will be approximately 148,000 deaths from the coronavirus.
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, cases of coronavirus have increased in 34 states over the past week, with 12 states recording more than 50% increase. Case counts have been reported to be reduced in three states: Kentucky, New Hampshire and Vermont.
These are the states with increasing cases: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri. , Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
Incidents continue steadily in 13 states of Arkansas, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming ..
Florida sets record high
According to Johns Hopkins University data, Florida set a new record high for most cases of coronavirus on Saturday, with a total of 11,458 new cases.
The state is now above New York’s previous daily high of 11,434 recorded in mid-April.
Florida reported 18 deaths on Saturday.
The governor said he would not recapture the reinstatement, despite the fact that Florida may be the country’s new epicenter with a rapid increase in incidents and official warnings.
According to the latest data released by the Texas Department of Health, there were 8,258 new cases of COVID-19 in Texas. This is the second highest number of cases reported by the state in a day. The previous record was set on July 1, when 9,308 new cases were reported.
At least two Texas County hospitals have reached maximum capacity.
In Star County, at least two patients had to leave the area for treatment.
“The local and valley hospitals are fully operational and there are no beds available anymore. I evacuate all residents, put on face covers, keep social distances and avoid gathering. “, Judge Eloy Vera said.
In Hidalgo County, Judge Richard Cortez urged residents to evacuate on the spot and “call 911 if absolutely necessary”.
Crowd on July 4
“To keep Virginia Beach safe in the face of coronavirus pandemics” Even after the city canceled the holiday fireworks festival, crowds flocked to Virginia Beach’s coast on Saturday. CNN affiliate Wavy The city authorities reportedly warned residents of the additional traffic due to the holidays and expected tens of thousands of people to visit Virginia Beach.
At Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, we saw a similar scene to people going to a beach on Saturday choosing to celebrate by the water. Earlier this week, the Governor announced that the bar on Delaware’s beach will be closed due to holiday weekends.
In California, meanwhile, many beaches in the southern part of the state were closed on holiday weekends, but the beach crowds in San Diego were reminiscent of many years ago. CNN affiliate KSWB Many reported not wearing social distances or masks.
“It looks pretty regular on July 4th,” Maj. Gen. Marin Safety Rich Stropkey told an affiliate.
In other parts of the United States, crowds have gathered to continue protesting across the United States for over a month. In Baltimore, at least 300 people got together before the Christopher Columbus statue was toppled and thrown into the water.
In New York, more than 1,000 demonstrators marched to Brooklyn Bridge as part of New York’s July 4 rally and March, police said.
Prevent the spread of COVID-19
To prevent the spread of coronaviruses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth masks in public areas. This is mandatory in some states.
Professionals recommend keeping 6 feet between yourself and others.
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
For tips on how to stay safe, click here.
