Texas sets another record for new daily coronavirus cases, with more than 8,000 new infections

• Texas surpassed 8,000 new daily coronavirus cases on Wednesday, an all-time high. 
• The state has reported more than 172,000 COVID-19 cases. 
• Texas also recorded its second-highest daily death toll with 57 deaths. 
• Cases all across the US are rapidly increasing. 
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Texas surpassed 8,000 new daily coronavirus cases on Wednesday, making it the state's all-time record for new cases over 24 hours. 

The state reported 8,076 new cases, according to KTRK.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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