Coronavirus Updates: Texas Covid-19 Cases Surge; DeSantis Doubles Down on Reopening Florida Schools

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Texas marked its fifth consecutive day of virus cases over 10,000, and Arizona reported record deaths. New infections and deaths in Florida dropped for a second day. Overall, new U.S. cases rose 1.4%, below the daily average of 2% over the past week.

The Trump administration is balking at $25 billion favored by Republican lawmakers to help states with coronavirus testing and contact tracing, said a person familiar with the talks. U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reportedly suggested he won’t impose another lockdown.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio vowed tougher enforcement against bars and restaurants. Canada denied Major League Baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays permission to play in their home city, the AP reported.

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