Prognosis
U.S. Cases Are Steady While Europe Battles Surge: Virus Update
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U.S. coronavirus cases increased 0.8% for the fifth consecutive day, less than the average daily rise of 0.9% over the previous week. European data showed more evidence of a Covid-19 resurgence even as national leaders oppose a return to full-scale lockdowns. The euro area’s economic recovery unexpectedly lost momentum.
Hospitalizations declined in California, Florida’s positive test rate stabilized and New York reported the fewest Covid-19 patients in hospitals since March 16. Still, U.S. deaths exceeded 1,000 for the third day in a row on Thursday.