Health officials sound alarm over surge of new coronavirus cases
Source: cbs
By Adriana Diaz CBS News October 12, 2020, 6:40 PM
Last Updated Oct 12, 2020 6:58 PM EDT
Chicago — Coronavirus cases are on the rise in 39 states and only three are seeing fewer cases. Average daily deaths are also rising in 10 states compared to two weeks ago. The Midwest has been especially hard-hit in recent weeks.
With the nation seeing nearly 50,000 new cases a day, public health officials have given an ominous warning.
"We are truly headed into the fall with it covered by a virus disaster on our hands," said Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota.
The country is seeing roughly twice as many new cases today as it did at the start of April.
"I hope these numbers jolt the American public into a realization it's on a trajectory of getting worse and worse," Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, said.
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And for the first Husker game next week, Pinnacle Bank Arena is hosting a watch party featuring $3 Busch Lights so no masks because they will be drinking. God knows how many will actually go. The Big Ten is allowing no fans at games FOR A REASON. I hope someone stops this. This is why it’s exploding in Nebraska-big gatherings. People here are trying to blame masks for giving people a false sense of security. 
