About half of U.S. states have quickly climbing coronavirus case counts. But as virus spread worsens, many state restrictions remain lifted, prompting intrastate battles to mandate social distancing and slow the contagion.
States Scramble To Respond As U.S. Coronavirus Cases Spike Again
With the U.S. nearing its worst daily case totals since the pandemic began, states with the worst outbreaks are staying open — not without conflict.
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