“With the country starting to open up this holiday weekend, I again remind everyone that the coronavirus is not yet contained,” said Dr.

“Even as states and some state officials rush to reopen it’s on us to make smart and safe decisions,” said Dr.

You’ll see that on Thursday, more than 20,000 Americans were infected,” Yasmin said.

States such as North Carolina and Arkansas are seeing major spikes, Yasmin said.

On Saturday, North Carolina reported its highest single-day increase of new coronavirus cases, just a day after the state rolled into its second phase of reopening.

Asa Hutchinson said the state seemed to be experiencing a “second peak.” He said that rise is due in part to more widespread testing.

The projection model also shows parts of South Florida and parts of Alabama and Tennessee are also poised for spikes in coronavirus cases.

The New York Police Department announced the death of a 43rd member from complications due to coronavirus.

Convalescent plasma is derived from the blood of recovered coronavirus patients.

The study hasn’t been peer-reviewed or published in an academic journal, but researchers said the findings are a good sign for plasma therapy.

“We are encouraged that our initial assessment offers evidence in support of convalescent plasma as an effective intervention,” said Dr.

But more studies are needed to confirm the findings, the researchers said.

Sutton's family said he passed away at home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, due to natural causes, surrounded by his sons and their families