A: The % positive rate has also increased with increased testing. Mid-June the US was at 4.3%. The US is now at 8.4%. Here is a great chart that allows you to toggle state by state - https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/testing/individual-states/usa
B: Indeed. Deaths will rise, though, as they lag behind case rises, however, we should not expect to see the same levels of death in the south because of what was learned from the first spikes in the NE and advancements in therapy. If we do see the same levels I would be shocked.