All 50 states had more new cases last week than the week before. Latest COVID-19 news. : All 50 states had more new COVID-19 cases in the latest week than in the week before, an analysis of Johns Hopkins University data showed Tuesday. And 45 states had a higher rate of people testing positive than the week before, an analysis of COVID Tracking Project data shows. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce new COVID-19 restrictions Tuesday amid a surge in statewide infections, possibly including stricter rules for bars and restaurants.