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Looks like some states are reversing course

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/u-s-states-reimpose-virus-controls-after-daily-cases-surged-to-all-time-high-1.5002610

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered all bars closed, while Florida banned alcohol at such establishments.

"It is clear that the rise in cases is largely driven by certain types of activities, including Texans congregating in bars," Abbott said. The Republican governor, who had pursued one of the most aggressive reopening schedules of any state, also scaled back restaurant capacity and said outdoor gatherings of more than 100 people would need approval from local officials.

Mayor Carlos Gimenez in Florida's Miami-Dade county announced Friday night he would close beaches over the Fourth of July weekend. He said cracking down on recreational activities is prudent given the growing number of infections among young adults.

Louisiana reported its second one-day spike of more than 1,300 cases this week. The increasing numbers led Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards to suspend further easing of restrictions. Republican Gov. Doug Ducey did the same in Arizona, where cases are topping 3,000 a day and 85% of hospital beds are occupied.

But Republican Gov. Bill Lee has been reluctant to reinstate restrictions or call for a mask mandate in Tennessee, which reported its biggest one-day jump in infections for the second time in a week, with more than 1,400,


While Australia is dealing with new incoming cases

Australia braced for more imported cases as citizens return home. About 300 people were due to arrive this weekend from Mumbai, India, with others expected to follow from South America and Indonesia. One state heath official said he is preparing for 5% to 10% of the returnees to be infected, based on arrivals from Indonesia in other states.

Europe is preparing to restart tourism...

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/eu-to-welcome-travellers-from-approved-countries-u-s-unlikely-to-make-the-cut-1.5002559

European Union envoys are close to finalizing a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to enter Europe again, possibly from late next week, EU diplomats confirmed Saturday.

Anyone remember how the ball started rolling...