- [Charlene] Across thecountry, coronavirus cases

are on the rise, sparkingconcerns a second wave

is on the horizon as thecold-weather season approaches.

34 states now reporting increases,

more than 20 states setting records

for new coronavirus infections,some on multiple days.

- These are trueincreases, largely related

to a loosening of people'saggressive behavior,

which is understandable with quarantine

and pandemic fatigue.

- [Charlene] Connecticutseeing its highest level

of infection since June, the virus

especially rampant in Midwestern states.

In Michigan, officials warn the state

may be seeing a second wave.

In Oklahoma City, all ICU beds filled.

And in Wisconsin, a fieldhospital is being set up

to handle rising cases, prepping

for as many as 550 patients.

The state reporting morethan 3,000 new cases Tuesday,

the second record-settingday in less than a week.

Dr. Anthony Fauci issuing a dire warning.

- We're in a bad place now.We've gotta turn this around.

- [Charlene] More badnews as a leading vaccine

and an antibody treatmenthave been put on hold.

Tuesday, a safety issueled officials to pause

a COVID-19 antibody therapybeing developed by Eli Lilly.

Monday, Johnson and Johnson halted

its phase three vaccinetrial after a participant

became unexplainably ill.

- The very fact that thetrial has been paused

and the data are beingreviewed is a very good thing.

It shows you that thesystem that we have in place

to monitor the safety of the vaccines

and the rigorous conduct of the trial

is in place and it's working.

- [Charlene] Despite the surges,

the World Health Organization is warning

against going back intolockdowns to control the virus.

- But what we want to try and avoid

are these massive lockdownsthat are so punishing

to communities, to society,and to everything else.

- [Charlene] Dr. Deborah Birx,

head of the Coronavirus Task Force,

is calling on Americansto take precautions

against new surges this fall,particularly as families

plan for the holidays.

- This virus can spreadamong families and friends

if you take your mask offand you're primarily indoors.

- [Charlene] Meanwhile, President Trump

is urging Congress to pass another round

of coronavirus stimulus aid, tweeting,

"Stimulus! Go big or go home!"

Senate Majority LeaderMitch McConnell is pledging

a vote on smaller-scalelegislation next week.

Charlene Aaron, CBN News.