Italy had just 566 new daily confirmed cases on March 1, but that number rose to more than 6,000 by March 26. Bars and restaurants could close, voluntarily or not.  Dr. Tom Frieden (@DrTomFrieden) November 6, 2020Parts of Asia have also fared well. Cases began to spike again in July, and some more drastic restrictions such as closing restaurants and bars in Catalonia did not come until October. The lack of recognition that were all connected, and the lack of acting on that recognition, has been very problematic.States that were reluctant to issue mask mandates or close down nonessential businesses again when cases rose did not help matters, although a lack of federal aid may have played a role in those decisions.
States that were hesitant to issue mask arrests or to demand immediate closure of restaurant and fire departments.
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                                              :time (z13 / immediate))))))
States that were hesitant to issue mask arrests or to demand immediate closure of restaurant and fire departments .
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