The fall resurgence has led some local and state officials to rein in their reopening plans, as hospitalization numbers increase and states report case records. Still, public fatigue and political unwillingness to require masks and restrict gatherings -- exemplified by the White House chief of staff's frank admission that"we are not going to control the pandemic" -- suggest worse days to come.
At 69,967 new cases per day, the 7-day average of new cases is at the highest levels since the pandemic began, bringing the national death toll to 225,720, according to data from Johns Hopkins. "Everywhere you look, it is screaming out that this is surging right now folks, and we have all got to band together and turn these numbers down, particularly hospitalizations and loss of life," Murphy said.
The communities are going back to step one of Phase 3 of the state's plan, which closes many indoor recreation businesses, reduces occupancy in establishments like gyms and museums to 40%, restricts outdoor gatherings at event venues to 50 people and reduces outdoor performances to 25% capacity. For example, Dr. Deborah Birx of the White House coronavirus task force lambasted mask usage in North Dakota during a stop in Bismarck Monday.
"There are lots of ways to celebrate the spooky season that are safer than traditional activities," Dr. Michael St. Louis of CDC's Community Guidance Team said on a call with community leaders.
even if everyone else does turned out to be positive? so what! i dont get the point!
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