2 months of progress on the coronavirus pandemic in the US could be wiped out as cases continue to surge, as the US broke its record on new infections reported in one day

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• The US on Wednesday hit its highest single-day total of new cases with over 36,000 new infections recorded.
• More than half of the states have recorded a surge in cases. 
• Experts warn that this resurgence could put a strain on America's healthcare system and result in more unnecessary deaths.
• Many health experts are calling for more comprehensive testing and contact tracing, as well as more restrictive measures to be put in place to limit the spread. 
• They are also saying this is still the first wave of the virus, and a second wave is likely to hit in the fall. 
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After many states began to get a handle on their coronavirus outbreaks, two months of steady progress could be undone if infection rates continue to surge. 

The US on Wednesday hit its highest single-day total of new cases with over 36,000 new infections recorded. Most of the cases came from a handful of states mostly in the West and South. 

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