The U.S. recorded more than 100,000 new virus cases for the first time yesterday. Hospitalizations have topped 50,000 for the first time since early August.
The country’s supply of protective gear — particularly N95 face masks — is being strained again, The Wall Street Journal reports.
New Jersey released more than 2,200 inmates to reduce the risks of infection in crowded prisons.
Italy imposed a nationwide 10 p.m. curfew and closed museums and high schools. In six hard-hit regions, including Sicily and the city of Milan, the government will shutter restaurants and limit travel.
The New York Times
