TOPLINEBoth Spain and Italy reported new highs of daily recorded coronavirus cases Wednesday after ending their strict lockdowns months ago, as more and more viral cases are detected throughout Europe in a worrying trend. AFP via Getty ImagesKEY FACTSOn Wednesday, Spain’s health ministry said 3,715 new daily cases had been detected, the highest tally in a a single day since the Spain emerged in June from its lockdown, according to Reuters. Italy also broke a record for the most daily cases since it lifted its lockdown in May, according to The Guardian, with an increase of 642 confirmed coronavirus cases. Key backgroundSpain and Italy both had months-long lockdowns that were far more harsh than anything seen in the U.S. Further readingItaly records highest daily rise in infections since lockdown eased (The Guardian)Spain reports 3,715 new coronavirus cases in post-lockdown record (Reuters)Coronavirus Spikes In Ireland, France, Spain And Italy Put Europe On High Alert (Forbes)Europe’s Youth Could Be Steering New Coronavirus Cases, Officials Warn (Forbes)Full coverage and live updates on the Coronavirus

Source: Forbes August 19, 2020 19:55 UTC