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Nation’s death toll nears that of Italy and Spain as health officials warn Americans to continue social distancing
The death toll in the United States from the global coronavirus pandemic officially passed 10,000 on Monday, according to the latest data, with more than 337,000 confirmed Covid-19 cases having been reported across the country.
The country’s death toll was nearing that of Italy and Spain, which have both faced the most deadly coronavirus outbreaks in the world, as health officials and state governors warned Americans to continue practising social distancing measures.
In New York, the state most impacted thus far by the global pandemic, officials said they saw a rise in the number of residents abandoning social distancing measures during the weekend.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday he was raising the fine for violations of state-mandated social distancing guidelines from $500 to $1,000.
“This is an enemy we have underestimated since day one,” the governor wrote in a tweet. “This is not the time to be lax.”
The Independent
