News WHO discourages lockdowns as U.S. hospitalizations continue climb; 11 states set records for new COVID-19 cases October 11, 2020 John Bacon, USA TODAY Comments Off on WHO discourages lockdowns as U.S. hospitalizations continue climb; 11 states set records for new COVID-19 cases Coronavirus hospitalizations are on the rise. WHO discourages lockdowns. 11 states set 7-day records for new infections. World also struggling.