Record Virus Numbers Thrust States Into Life-or-Death Choice
- Governors shun new lockdowns despite record infection rates
- ‘When we came out of it, it’s like, “Party on, bro.”’
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As Covid-19 cases soar to new highs, U.S. governors are again in the crucible, facing wrenching choices about how to balance economic recovery and the health of citizens.
Their divergent approaches are inflaming tensions within states as well as with neighbors. While some have paused to reassess the wisdom of allowing movement and commerce, many are plunging ahead despite daunting numbers like Florida’s 2.8% increase in reported cases Friday, its largest daily jump since May 1.