Monday Sunrise Briefing: New US surges and shutdowns

In adjusting the balance between economic health and public health, 13 states are now reversing - or putting on pause - the reopening of businesses. On Sunday, California joined Texas and Florida in shutting down bars. Walt Disney Co. scrapped plans to reopen its California theme parks on July 17. Vice President Mike Pence praised Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Sunday for reimposing restrictions, and told residents to “wear a mask.”  A rise in coronavirus cases prompted the Trump-Pence reelection team to call off campaign events in Florida and Arizona this week. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attributed the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases to young people flouting social distancing rules. Two Florida counties will close beaches over the Fourth of July weekend.