Some states revert to restrictions as virus cases surge

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas and Florida have clamped down on bars in the biggest retreat yet amid a surge of coronvirus infections across the South and West. The daily number of confirmed cases in the U.S. has hit an all-time high of 40,000. Florida’s restrictions Friday came after new reported cases neared 9,000, almost double the record set just two days ago. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott also scaled back restaurant capacity as the second-largest state keeps setting records for cases and h