US Coronavirus Cases Top 3 Million

The total number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases topped three million this week in the U.S. New cases are surging in some states, especially in the Sunbelt, but are remaining steadily low or decreasing in other regions. The surges in specific states, particularly Florida, have been the focus of media coverage on all sides of the political spectrum. Many sources, especially left-rated ones, framed the newly reached mile stone as "grim" and "concerning." Most reports referenced laziness with social distancing guidelines and testing troubles as potential causes for the rise; some coverage from right-rated outlets concentrated on the falling COVID-19 death rate.