Here’s what you need to know: Outlook worsens in parts of the U.S. as July begins with a crush of cases. Federal workers in the U.S. are returning to their offices. The fullest look yet at the racial inequity of the virus in the U.S. The Louvre reopens, with considerably …
Read More »Coronavirus Live Updates: A Muted, Even ‘Surreal’ U.S. Holiday Weekend
Here’s what you need to know: Health experts push back on Trump’s false claim that 99 percent of U.S. infections are ‘totally harmless.’ In Texas, caseloads soar as hospital beds dwindle and political divisions sharpen. The mayor of Phoenix warns about a ‘crisis’ in virus testing. The fullest look yet …
Read More »Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump Hosts July 4 Event at White House as U.S. Cases Soar
Here’s what you need to know: At his D.C. holiday celebration, Trump declares ‘a lot of progress’ against the virus. The numbers say otherwise. As Houston’s hospitals near capacity, they feel the echoes of New York City. Local governments in hard-hit states are taking aim at newly imposed restrictions. The …
Read More »Coronavirus Live Updates: Leaders Pivot as Daily U.S. Cases Pass 50,000
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 »Coronavirus Live Updates: Global Death Toll Surpasses Half a Million
Here’s what you need to know: Half a million people are dead as confirmed virus cases top 10 million. Paranoid hallucinations plague many virus patients who end up in the I.C.U. At a Houston hospital bracing for a virus peak, new patients are often young. Most affluent countries are keeping …
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: Dr. Fauci and Other Experts to Testify to Congress
Here’s what you need to know: Some states in the U.S. start to think twice about reopenings as virus spreads. U.S. health officials are to warn lawmakers of the potential for a ‘tremendous burden’ on hospitals. British leader will lift a wide variety of restrictions. Novak Djokovic, the No. 1 …
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 …
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