Coronavirus case increases hit record highs in at least 7 states - Yahoo News

At least seven states have set new records for single-day increases in coronavirus cases, prompting some to set new restrictions as concerns mount over possible "superspreader events" during the upcoming holiday season.

Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota and West Virginia all set records Friday in the number of new cases of the virus, NBC News' tally shows.

Idaho recorded 1,094 new cases Friday, while Indiana and Minnesota each reported more than 2,200 cases, according to NBC's data.

"Our personal actions work better to slow the spread of coronavirus than anything else,” the governor said, according to the outlet.

Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said she was "very saddened" about the rise in cases, although she said some of it can be attributed to more testing.

North Dakota and New Mexico also broke daily records Friday with 859 cases and 812, respectively.