U.S. Sunbelt Second Wave Surges as States Reopen

A massive second wave of COVID-19 hits U.S. Sunbelt states — Florida, Texas, Arizona, and California — as they reopen prematurely. Florida reports 9,000+ new cases in a single day. The surge, driven by indoor gatherings and reduced precautions, forces states to pause or reverse reopening plans. The U.S. reaches 50,000 new daily cases in late June.