As the number of coronavirus deaths here in the u. S. Approaches 100,000, the New York Times marking that milestone with a unique and stark front page. No photographs, no ads, no other news stories, just the names of some 1,000 americans whove died from covid19. The paper includes some details about each of those victims as well. At least two states are reporting a surge in cases. Arkansas has linked one cluster of cases to a High School Swim party. With the seven day rolling average of new cases that you see one peak here of about 160 new cases. And then the rolling average across the way that you see a second peak. And thats the point i want to emphasize, is that its clear and evident to me that we have one peak, and then weve had a deep dip. And then were having a second peak right now. And, in north carolina, Health Officials reporting the single highest oneday total of new cases yet. More than 1100 people confirmed with coronavirus just saturday. U. S. Public Health Officials are
Thanks so much for staying with me. You are live in the cnn newsroom. Im ana cabrera in new york, and this memorial day weekend, looking in many places as close to normal as a deadly Global Pandemic will allow. Governors and safety officials in every state right now have eased stayathome restrictions to some degree, allowing people to hit the beach, maybe to have an outdoor barbecue or to visit public parks. Some new york beaches opened yesterday as well as beaches in new jersey, delaware, and connecticut. Strict safety guidelines are in place, though, in connecticut, for example, some park officials will cap parking at 25 to keep crowds from getting too big. But were also getting a heavy dose of reality that this pandemic may be far from over. Just moments ago, the governor of arkansas announcing that his state is already experiencing a second peak of the coronavirus. Already, Governor Asa Hutchinson said at a briefing today that the earlier high point of new cases was about 20 30 day
Right now beaches and parks from coast to coast are allowing people to return for the first time in months but in many areas this new found freedom comes with restrictions on capacity and social distancing rules. All of this as the number of new cases in the u. S. Is Holding Steady or rising in 42 states. Some experts worry reopening could cause new spikes of the disease. The number of deaths is now over 96,000. New cases are up over 1. 6 million. Even as states ease some restrictions, President Trump is demanding governors do even more, calling on states to fully reopen houses of worship. Even saying he will override any governor who doesnt comply although it is unclear what authority the president is actually referring to. Cnn has a team of reporters fanned out across the country to cover all of the reopenings this holiday weekend. We begin this hour in georgia where the beaches on taibbi island are packed with visitors. The small beach town made National Headlines when the mayor wen
We begin with a test underway in the United States, americans trying to experience some normalcy. A holiday that comes during a pandemic where the death toll is approaching 100,000. Public Health Officials are concerned about what the virus could do if large crowds attend religious services in person for the first time in months. Nearly every state is allowing houses of worship to open. Many states have allowed it for weeks, actually. But friday President Trump declared them essential and warned governors not to close them. Meantime, americans are taking advantage of relaxed restrictions at parks and beaches. In myrtle beach, south california the umbrellas are practically touching. Health officials continue to ask people to cover their faces and avoid gathering in groups. At least two states are reporting an increase in cases. The governor of arkansas says his state is seeing a second peak. Its clear and evident to me that weve had one peak and then weve had a deep dip, and were having