Charts show latest surge could push Texas past California for most coronavirus cases

As the country’s most populous state, California, unsurprisingly, has the country’s most coronavirus cases.

But the second-largest state — Texas — is closing in on the No. 1 spot. Cases have started to surge again in certain parts of the Lone Star State, while California’s cases have declined since the summer surge and continue to stay relatively low. ...

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Swartzberg said the Bay Area has seen state and local officials working “hand in glove” on public health policy. By contrast, he said, Texas generally has been more resistant to public health policies including mask-wearing and social distancing.

“Texas ... has a very different governance that is more laissez faire,” Swartzberg said. “People in charge of the state are much more in line with the White House and their policies.” ...

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Charts-show-how-coronavirus-cases-in-Bay-Area-15649129.php

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