While some have argued that the rise in cases is a direct result of increased testing, that doesn’t tell the entire story. A great number of medical and public health experts point to the increase in the percentage of positive tests as a more concerning figure. Since a lockdown was instituted in almost every state in late March, a national rallying cry to “flatten the curve” seemed to inspire most citizens to follow the White House guidelines of sheltering at home, social distancing, and wearing masks. But as time progressed, a number of states reopened their economies and allowed citizens to return to some semblance of normalcy.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb It appears now, however, that reopening early, combined with a significant portion of citizens flaunting mask and social distancing guidelines, has led to a resurgence in cases in states like South Carolina. RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. In fact, Anthony Fauci, MD, appeared to confirm that idea in a recent interview on The Wall Street Journal podcast, The Journal. “Other states, be mindful of what happens when you open up and throw caution to the wind because it could happen to you,” Facui told The Journal on Wednesday. And for more states on watch, check out The 2 States Where Coronavirus Is Spreading Fastest Will Surprise You.
