On May 18, local time, U.S. federal health officials warned that the number of confirmed and hospitalized cases of the new crown in the United States is rising recently, and that more severe areas should consider reinstating the indoor mask order.

  U.S. health officials say the Northeast and Midwest are high-risk areas, where one-third of the U.S. population lives.

This segment of the population should consider wearing masks, while those in other areas should be prepared.

(CCTV reporter Xu Tao)