Coronavirus update: Beijing’s new cases tick higher; US virus situation remains grave

According to China’s National Health Commission (NHC), Beijing city reports 13 new coronavirus cases as of end-June 24 vs. 7 cases reported a day earlier.

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China reports 19 new coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-June 24 vs. 12 a day earlier.

China reports 5 new imported coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-June 24 vs. 3 a day earlier.

China reports 1 new asymptomatic coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-June 24 vs. 3 a day earlier.

Total of 83,449 confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland as of June 24.

Meanwhile, the US had its largest single day total of new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday with over 36,000. the previous high was April 25 with 24,203, as cited by the Chinese news outlet, CGTN.

Nevada Governor signed an order to require face masks to be worn in public late Wednesday. Texas Governor said that there is a massive virus outbreak sweeping the state.

Citing economists, the LA Times reported that California is unlikely to recover to its pre-coronavirus prosperity over the next three years.