Here’s what you need to know: As daily cases in the U.S. pass 50,000, officials stress precautions. Pubs are reopening in Britain, and Boris Johnson is urging people not to ‘overdo it.’ Biden supporters are more worried about the health hazards of voting. Reluctant professors are one problem for colleges …
Read More »U.S. States Backtrack on Reopening as Coronavirus Cases Climb
This briefing has ended. Click here for the latest updates. Here’s what you need to know: Some Mississippi I.C.U.s are full, while Houston is on red alert. For months, the world perilously dismissed evidence of silent spreaders. New outbreaks — and mixed messaging — leave some Americans questioning their shutdown …
Read More »Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Sets Record for Daily New Cases
Here’s what you need to know: Four states, including Florida and Texas, report highest single-day totals as the U.S. reopens. How the virus stayed a step ahead of the American authorities. Europe sees a ‘significant resurgence’ of cases, a W.H.O. official warns. A C.D.C. study overlooks an important factor as …
Read More »Coronavirus Live Updates: Cases in the U.S. Grow to Their Highest Levels Since April
Here’s what you need to know: The U.S. just recorded its third-highest total of new virus cases. The global economy will shrink 4.9 percent this year, the I.M.F. predicts in a more dismal forecast. How the world is learning to live a virus that’s here to stay. Biden has a …
Read More »Coronavirus Live Updates: Florida Again Sets a Record as U.S. Cases Surge Toward May’s High
Here’s what you need to know: U.S. cases surge toward May’s high, with clusters among young people linked to bars and fraternity parties. Reopenings multiply around the world, as do resurgences in Turkey, the Palestinian territories, Australia and others. Anticipation for Trump’s rally in Tulsa is building, as are worries …
Read More »Coronavirus Live Updates: Cases Rise as Trump Says Virus Is ‘Fading Away’
Here’s what you need to know: U.S. states struggle with a shifting pandemic as federal guidance falls silent. The weekly tally of U.S. state jobless claims again exceeds a million. Beijing’s outbreak prompts a backlash against salmon. Reversing course, Arizona and Texas allow some local governments to require masks. ‘We …
Read More »China Reports 57 New Coronavirus Cases Amid Beijing Outbreak
This briefing has ended. Check here for the latest updates. Here’s what you need to know: China reports its highest number of new infections in two months. In Chile, criticism over erratic measures and confusion over its records of deaths. As cases grow in Florida, a fired virus data manager …
Read More »Coronavirus Live Updates: Cases Worldwide Multiply at Fastest Pace Yet
Here’s what you need to know: In some places, it appears the virus has only now arrived. Millions more seek unemployment benefits in the U.S. Israel’s Parliament is suspended after a lawmaker tested positive for the virus. Bastille Day parade in Paris will be scaled down and will salute health …
Read More »Coronavirus Live Updates: Nations Proceed With Reopenings, as Global Cases Pass 6 Million
Here’s what you need to know: U.S. communities are convulsed by two crises: a pandemic and police violence. Merkel declined Trump’s invitation to attend the G7 in person. Then Trump postponed the summit. Nations expand reopenings, and global cases pass 6 million. Catching up with an octogenarian couple once separated …
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