**The United States has broken its own record for the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in a single day, with over 100,000 cases reported for the third consecutive day.**.
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the US reported 100,233 new cases on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. This is the highest number of cases reported in a single day since the pandemic began..
The previous record was set on Tuesday, July 14, when the US reported 99,321 new cases. The day before that, the US reported 95,026 new cases..
The surge in cases is being driven by a number of factors, including the reopening of businesses and the relaxation of social distancing measures. The virus is also spreading more easily in some areas due to the prevalence of the Delta variant, which is more transmissible than previous variants..
The surge in cases has put a strain on the US healthcare system. Hospitals in many parts of the country are reporting that they are nearing capacity. Some hospitals are even having to turn away patients..
The surge in cases has also led to a number of states and cities reimposing restrictions on businesses and social gatherings. Some states have even issued stay-at-home orders..
The US is not the only country that is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases. Cases are also rising in other countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Spain..
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the pandemic is not over and that the world is still in the midst of the first wave of the pandemic. The WHO has urged countries to continue to take measures to control the spread of the virus, including social distancing, mask-wearing, and vaccination..
**Here are some additional details about the surge in COVID-19 cases in the US:**.
* The surge is being driven by a number of factors, including the reopening of businesses, the relaxation of social distancing measures, and the prevalence of the Delta variant..
* The surge in cases has put a strain on the US healthcare system. Hospitals in many parts of the country are reporting that they are nearing capacity..
* The surge in cases has also led to a number of states and cities reimposing restrictions on businesses and social gatherings. Some states have even issued stay-at-home orders..
* The US is not the only country that is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases. Cases are also rising in other countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Spain..
* The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the pandemic is not over and that the world is still in the midst of the first wave of the pandemic. The WHO has urged countries to continue to take measures to control the spread of the virus, including social distancing, mask-wearing, and vaccination..