Austin extended its stay at home order till August after an spike in coronavirus cases

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  • Austin, Texas has extended its coronavirus stay at home orders after seeing a spike in cases and hospitalizations.
  • More than two dozen states have seen spikes in cases, but many have chosen to move forward with their reopenings.
  • In Arizona, experts said the state's reopening prompted the spike in cases. The state is now an emerging hotspot.
  • Public health experts have warned that states may need to reimpose lockdowns if cases continue to climb.
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After a spike in cases, authorities in Austin, Texas, announced the city would extend stay-at-home orders for another two months.

The city is now in Stage 4 risk, which is the second-highest and will remain under the orders until August 15, Mayor Steve Adler announced.

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