States scramble to curb COVID as California sets record before lockdown – By Barbara Goldberg (Reuters) / Dec 6 2020
California shattered records for coronavirus cases on Sunday as U.S. states scrambled to impose lockdowns to stem spikes in infections and the White House’s task force coordinator decried a lack of national leadership on curbing the disease.
California reported 30,075 new cases, far more than its previous record of 21,986 on Dec. 4, as well as a new record for hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia also announced record one-day rises in new infections.
As the number of cases skyrockets in the nation’s most populous state, California authorities have ordered tough new restrictions to come into effect at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday in Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley.
Bars, hair salons and barbershops must close, while restaurants can only offer takeout or delivery.
