ew York reported the most new cases since early May, while Mayor Bill de Blasio said New York City is “really threatened with a second wave.” New Jersey is on track to reach 250,000 total infections this weekend as cases there surge again. Illinois, Ohio, Nebraska and North Dakota were among the states to report record numbers of new cases. Around the U.S., hospitalizations may be headed for all-time highs, and deaths are mounting as the presidency hangs in the balance.

England, which began a lockdown this week, reported that the virus’s spread is slowing. Meanwhile, France reported a record for the third time in a week and Italy’s infections spiked as new lockdowns began. Global infections neared 50 million.

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