Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerNew coronavirus cases set a single-day record on Wednesday, topping 100,000 for the first time.NBC News reports there were 104,429 new cases recorded Wednesday, breaking the single-day record of 98,583 new cases set last week.More than 235,000 people have died in the US during the pandemic. New York, Florida, Kentucky and Illinois have all reported rising case numbers.