Only Two US States Saw Fewer New COVID-19 Cases Last Week

Statistics show the US hasn't managed to get a grip on the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

CNN reports only two US states saw a drop in new coronavirus cases compared to last week -- Connecticut and Rhode Island.

36 states saw an alarming rise in new cases, including Florida, which some experts have cautioned could be the next epicenter.

In a single-day record high since the pandemic began, Florida reported 9,585 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.

However, Florida Gov.

Ron DeSantis said the state's surge in cases in the past week was the result of a 'test dump,.'

Nevertheless, officials there and across the US have also warned cases are increasing among younger population groups.