The US state of Texas has paused the reopening of its economy, as the number of cases surge.
Businesses that are already open will not be shut – but, for example, capacity limits in bars and restaurants will not be eased yet.
Governor Greg Abbott said: “The last thing we want to do as a state is go backwards and close down businesses.
“This temporary pause will help our state corral the spread until we can safely enter the next phase of opening.”
The number of daily infections is increasingly sharply in Texas, although the number of deaths is largely flat.
Just over 2,300 people with Covid-19 have died in the state since the outbreak began.
