Some 35% of all coronavirus checks administered in New York and New Jersey have been constructive, indicating a severe outbreak in each states, White Home coronavirus advisor Dr. Deborah Birx mentioned Thursday.

"That confirms very clearly that that is a really clear and necessary scorching zone," she mentioned at a White Home press convention. 

As states ramp up testing, U.S. officers are retaining a detailed watch on which areas of the nation may comply with New York the place 38% of the nation's greater than 242,100 circumstances are concentrated. 

She mentioned Louisiana, the place 26% of all checks come again constructive, issues U.S. well being officers. Michigan, Connecticut, Indiana, Georgia and Illinois all check constructive about 15% of the time.

"So that ought to let you know the place the following scorching spots are coming," she mentioned.

White Home officers are projecting between 100,000 and 240,000 deaths within the U.S. with coronavirus fatalities peaking over the following two or so weeks. 

President Donald Trump once more criticized New York leaders for not...