Covid cases rise in all 50 US states as Delta variant spreads

New cases surging 10% on last week nationally with several states reaching 50% increase while LA resumes mask-wearing indoors

Covid cases are rising in all 50 US states as the highly contagious Delta variant spreads rapidly across the country, news outlets reported on Friday morning, with half the US population yet to be fully vaccinated.

Nationwide, new cases are surging 10% on last week, with several states reaching a 50% increase. Four states - Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, and Nevada - are in the throes of full outbreaks.