News At least 21 states pause reopening or take new steps to limit the spread of COVID-19 July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 Joshua Bote and Grace Hauck, USA TODAY Comments 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.