With the latest spike, over 7 million people have tested positive for novel coronavirus across the United States on Thursday, a figure which is 20 per cent of the total number of cases across the world.&nbsp;

This grim milestone, according to a Reuters tally, comes days after the US topped over 200,000 Covid-19 fatalities, which is way higher than any other country.&nbsp;

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In recent days, over 700 people are dying in the country of Covid-19.&nbsp;

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The deadly virus has now shifted its base to the Midwest states of the country except Ohio as they have confirmed more infections in the last four weeks as compared with the earlier four weeks.&nbsp;

South Dakota had the highest percentage increase of 166 per cent with 8,129 new cases, while North Dakota’s new infections doubled to 8,752 when compared to the same time in August.

A Reuters analysis found that half of the 50 states in the US have reported a spike in positive cases this month.&nbsp;

The new rise in the US came last week after seeing a decline for eight successive weeks, surge experts attribute to reopening schools and universities along with various parties that were held to mark the Labour Day.

 
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With the latest spike, over 7 million people have tested positive for novel coronavirus across the United States on Thursday, a figure which is 20 per cent of the total number of cases across the world.

With the latest spike, over 7 million people have tested positive for novel coronavirus across the United States on Thursday, a figure which is 20 per cent of the total number of cases across the world. This grim milestone, according to a Reuters tally, comes days after the US topped over 200,000 Covid-19 fatalities, which is way higher than any other country. Also read | Large genetic study finds novel coronavirus strain more contagious In recent days, over 700 people are dying in the country of Covid-19. Also read | COVID-19 was created in the Wuhan laboratory: Professor Giuseppe Tritto The deadly virus has now shifted its base to the Midwest states of the country except Ohio as they have confirmed more infections in the last four weeks as compared with the earlier four weeks. South Dakota had the highest percentage increase of 166 per cent with 8,129 new cases, while North Dakota’s new infections doubled to 8,752 when compared to the same time in August. A Reuters analysis found that half of the 50 states in the US have reported a spike in positive cases this month. The new rise in the US came last week after seeing a decline for eight successive weeks, surge experts attribute to reopening schools and universities along with various parties that were held to mark the Labour Day.

Coronavirus: Cases top 7 million as Midwest states battle uptick

The United States in the last 24 hours witnessed 840 deaths from the novel coronavirus, according to the data from Johns Hopkins University on Wednesday, the seventh consecutive day where the daily death toll was below 1,000.&nbsp;

Despite this encouraging fall in deaths, the number of new cases continues to remain around 20,000 on a daily basis, with six states recording their highest number of coronavirus infections.&nbsp;

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The outbreak has moved from the previous epicentre New York and the northeast and spread widely in the south and the west.&nbsp;

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However, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the country would not close businesses again, saying "we won't have to do that," in an interview with Fox News Channel.

Trump also is going ahead with his plans to hold a large election rally in Oklahoma, which is among the six states witnessing record cases.

The US still remains the worst-affected country with COVID-19 by a large margin, with more than 117,000 deaths and 2.1 million positive cases.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, America's top health expert, Anthony Fauci said that the nation is "still in the first wave" of coronavirus cases and deaths, adding that he would not personally visit Trump's political rally in Oklahoma.&nbsp;

The United States in the last 24 hours witnessed 840 deaths from the novel coronavirus, according to the data from Johns Hopkins University on Wednesday, the seventh consecutive day where the daily death toll was below 1,000.

The United States in the last 24 hours witnessed 840 deaths from the novel coronavirus, according to the data from Johns Hopkins University on Wednesday, the seventh consecutive day where the daily death toll was below 1,000. Despite this encouraging fall in deaths, the number of new cases continues to remain around 20,000 on a daily basis, with six states recording their highest number of coronavirus infections. Also read | Second-wave of coronavirus in the US? Six states record most cases ever! The outbreak has moved from the previous epicentre New York and the northeast and spread widely in the south and the west. Also read | 12 per cent of Americans may not need coronavirus vaccine: US officials However, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the country would not close businesses again, saying "we won't have to do that," in an interview with Fox News Channel. Trump also is going ahead with his plans to hold a large election rally in Oklahoma, which is among the six states witnessing record cases. The US still remains the worst-affected country with COVID-19 by a large margin, with more than 117,000 deaths and 2.1 million positive cases. Meanwhile, America's top health expert, Anthony Fauci said that the nation is "still in the first wave" of coronavirus cases and deaths, adding that he would not personally visit Trump's political rally in Oklahoma.

Coronavirus: US records less than 1,000 deaths for seventh day in a row

As many as 687 people died of the novel coronavirus in the United States in the 24 hours leading up to 8:30 pm (0030 GMT) on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

With the latest figures, the death toll stands at 118,381 out of 2,187,876 overall cases in the US, which is the hardest-hit by the pandemic.&nbsp;

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The latest tally suggests that this is the eighth day in which the daily coronavirus deaths in the country have been fewer than 1,000.

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However, nearly 20 states in the country are seeing a surge in coronavirus cases as the epicentre has now moved from New York and the country's Northeast to the South and West.&nbsp;

But the country's top infectious expert, Anthony Fauci on Thursday said that lockdown would not be necessary on states which are reporting a large number of cases.&nbsp;

"I don't think we're going to be talking about going back to lockdown," Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health, said.

"I think we're going to be talking about trying to better control those areas of the country that seem to be having a surge of cases."

As many as 687 people died of the novel coronavirus in the United States in the 24 hours leading up to 8:30 pm (0030 GMT) on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

As many as 687 people died of the novel coronavirus in the United States in the 24 hours leading up to 8:30 pm (0030 GMT) on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. With the latest figures, the death toll stands at 118,381 out of 2,187,876 overall cases in the US, which is the hardest-hit by the pandemic. Also read | White House model predicts 200,000 coronavirus deaths in US The latest tally suggests that this is the eighth day in which the daily coronavirus deaths in the country have been fewer than 1,000. Also read | United States witnesses shortage of coins amid coronavirus pandemic However, nearly 20 states in the country are seeing a surge in coronavirus cases as the epicentre has now moved from New York and the country's Northeast to the South and West. But the country's top infectious expert, Anthony Fauci on Thursday said that lockdown would not be necessary on states which are reporting a large number of cases. "I don't think we're going to be talking about going back to lockdown," Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health, said. "I think we're going to be talking about trying to better control those areas of the country that seem to be having a surge of cases."

US: Nearly 700 died from coronavirus in last 24 hours

The country hardest-hit with coronavirus, United States has surpassed 700,000 infections on Friday, according to a tally maintained by Johns Hopkins University.

The US has witnessed 700,282 coronavirus cases and 36,773 deaths as of 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Friday), as per the tally.&nbsp;

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In the last 24 hours, the country has witnessed 3,856 deaths due to coronavirus, but this figure likely comprises "probable" virus-linked deaths, which had not previously been taken.&nbsp;

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Earlier on Friday, President Donald Trump announced a $19 billion financial aid package for the agriculture industry to tackle the economic losses caused&nbsp;by the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

The government "will be implementing a $19 billion relief program for our great farmers and ranchers as they cope with the fallout of the global pandemic," Trump said in a press conference.&nbsp;

The US president on Thursday said that the 50 state governors would have full authority to decide when the lockdown ends.&nbsp;

(With inputs from AFP)

The country hardest-hit with coronavirus, United States has surpassed 700,000 infections on Friday, according to a tally maintained by Johns Hopkins University. The US has witnessed 700,282 coronavirus cases and 36,773 deaths as of 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Friday), as per the tally.

The country hardest-hit with coronavirus, United States has surpassed 700,000 infections on Friday, according to a tally maintained by Johns Hopkins University. The US has witnessed 700,282 coronavirus cases and 36,773 deaths as of 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Friday), as per the tally. Also read | COVID-19: China's deaths far higher than the US, says Trump In the last 24 hours, the country has witnessed 3,856 deaths due to coronavirus, but this figure likely comprises "probable" virus-linked deaths, which had not previously been taken. Also read | Amid lockdown extension, UK's coronavirus death toll surges past 14,500 Earlier on Friday, President Donald Trump announced a $19 billion financial aid package for the agriculture industry to tackle the economic losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The government "will be implementing a $19 billion relief program for our great farmers and ranchers as they cope with the fallout of the global pandemic," Trump said in a press conference. The US president on Thursday said that the 50 state governors would have full authority to decide when the lockdown ends. (With inputs from AFP)

Coronavirus infections surpass 700,000 in US, over 36,000 dead