Texas becomes 1st state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases Texas has become America's first state with more than 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases as the nation faces a surge of infectionsAUSTIN, Texas -- Texas became America's first state Wednesday with more than 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, as sporting events were canceled and the border city of El Paso added mobile morgues in anticipation of virus deaths overwhelming hospitals for weeks. Only Illinois has averaged more new cases than Texas over the past two weeks. Texas recently surpassed California, the most populous state, in recording the highest number of positive coronavirus tests. El Paso County officials this week announced plans to add four additional morgue trailers, bringing the total number there to 10. In Lubbock County, home of Texas Tech University, health officials reported a surge of nearly 3,400 new cases last week.

Source: ABC News November 11, 2020 07:50 UTC