Nation At least 21 states pause reopening or take new steps to limit the spread of COVID-19 July 3, 2020July 9, 2020Joshua Bote, USA TODAYComments Off on At least 21 states pause reopening or take new steps to limit the spread of COVID-19 States with rising COVID-19 cases, including Texas, Arizona and Florida, are pausing reopening, requiring masks or taking other steps. See the list.