Illinois, Ohio Hit Highs; FDA Approves Remdesivir: Virus Update

Illinois, Ohio, Utah and North Dakota reported daily records, as states from Florida to New Jersey reported jumps in infections. In Chicago, a night-time curfew will be imposed for non-essential businesses starting on Friday. Remdesivir, given to President Donald Trump as a Covid-19 treatment, received approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

The seven-day average of U.S. deaths on Wednesday hit the highest in a month, according to the Covid Tracking Project. The nation recorded 994 confirmed and probable deaths, pushing the seven-day average to 757, signs of the start of a third ascent.