Coronavirus updates: Half of US states seeing increase in cases

Gov. Reynolds acknowledges record coronavirus hospitalizations [View in a Browser]( [KETV NewsWatch 7]( CORONAVIRUS UPDATES Oct 07, 2020 [Facebook logo]( [Twitter logo]( [Youtube logo]( The Latest As half of the U.S. sees an increase in COVID-19 cases, some state leaders are restoring restrictions aimed at preventing further spread of the virus. Wisconsin’s governor issued an emergency order Tuesday limiting public gatherings, while Kentucky is stepping up mask enforcement and New York is implementing a new plan to help communities hardest hit by the coronavirus to move forward. Elsewhere, Alaska and Montana reported record-high daily case numbers and Ohio’s governor said new cases there are “trending upward.” On Monday, at least a dozen states reported 1,000 new cases and four of them — California, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas — reported more than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases. Across the country, only three states have reported a decline in cases: Hawaii, Iowa and South Carolina. TOP STORIES [“Any death is one too many and it's heart-wrenching to see the numbers, but I have to balance a lot...]( [Gov. Reynolds acknowledges record coronavirus hospitalizations »]( [Here you can get the latest information on the coronavirus, or COVID-19, in Nebraska and resources to be prepared and keep your family safe.]( [Coronavirus in Nebraska, Iowa: The latest headlines and resources to keep you informed »]( [Facing an “unprecedented drop” in freight traffic, Union Pacific President and CEO Lance Fritz announced Tuesday non-union workers will be required to take four weeks of unpaid leave, executives will face 25% pay cuts.]( [Union Pacific announces weeks of unpaid leave and pay cuts for employees, executives »]( [The announcements are the first sign of tightening restrictions across the country as the U.S. approaches a season experts have warned will be challenging — and deadly.]( [Half of US states are reporting increased COVID-19 cases and some leaders push new measures »]( MORE STORIES [The announcements are the first sign of tightening restrictions across the country as the U.S. approaches a season experts have warned will be challenging — and deadly.]( [Half of US states are reporting increased COVID-19 cases and some leaders push new measures »]( [While the pandemic won't keep Santa Claus from making an appearance at the mall or at Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, don't count on touching Santa, hugging Santa or having the kids sit on his lap this year. ]( [A very COVID Christmas: Mall Santas will see kids from behind plexiglass snow globes »]( [There are risks, but you can make it safer.]( [Eating at restaurants during the pandemic will never be 100% risk-free »]( [Former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden has been admitted to the hospital via ambulance Tuesday after testing positive for coronavirus.]( [Former FSU coach Bobby Bowden, 90, hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19 »]( MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT [Manage your email newsletter subscriptions »]( For the very latest information, download our free apps [Download our iOS app]( [Download our Android app]( [KETV NewsWatch 7]( [Facebook logo]( [Twitter logo]( [YouTube logo]( To ensure email delivery, add emailnews@email.ketv.com to your address book or safe senders list © 2020 Hearst Television Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 [Privacy Notice]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Unsubscribe](