Both Spain and Italy reported new highs of daily recorded coronavirus cases after ending their strict lockdowns months ago, as more and more viral cases are detected throughout Europe in a worrying trend.
On Wednesday, Spain’s health ministry said 3,715 new daily cases had been detected, the highest tally in a a single day since the Spain emerged in June from its lockdown, according to Reuters. Health officials insist Spain is not seeing levels that would indicate a second wave, and that the steep uptick in numbers can also be chalked up to ramped-up testing.
Italy also broke a record for the most daily cases since it lifted its lockdown in May, according to The Guardian, with an increase of 642 confirmed coronavirus cases.