Headed in the wrong direction: COVID-19 surges in the southern and western U.S.

Dr. Anthony Fauci testified Tuesday about “disturbing” increases in coronavirus cases in several states. Hospitals are straining from the number of patients requiring intensive care. Among the states facing a surge in cases is Arizona, where the President met often unmasked crowds of supporters in two hard-hit cities. Even Trump allies Gov. Greg Abbot of Texas and Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida are warning of renewed restrictions to fight COVID-19’s spread.