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There are now 11m confirmed cases of coronavirus worldwide, according to the data collected by John Hopkins University.
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Reuters is reporting that Alabama and several other US states reported record increases in coronavirus cases on Friday ahead of the long weekend:
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Alaska all saw new daily highs in confirmed cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, while Florida’s caseload came in just below the prior day’s record high.
The recent surge in cases, most pronounced in southern and western states, has alarmed public health officials, who urged caution ahead of a July 4th holiday weekend that in normal times would feature big gatherings of families and friends.
Continue reading…4 July holiday weekend set to start with continued rise in infections; Brazil cases pass 1.5m; Boris Johnson defends decision to reopen pubs on Saturday. Follow all the developments liveWhat we’re learning about Covid as US states open upHow Victoria’s outbreak divided AustraliaScotland and Wales attack UK government’s shambolic travel changes 12.31am BSTThere are now 11m confirmed cases of coronavirus worldwide, according to the data collected by John Hopkins University. 12.22am BSTReuters is reporting that Alabama and several other US states reported record increases in coronavirus cases on Friday ahead of the long weekend: North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Alaska all saw new daily highs in confirmed cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, while Florida’s caseload came in just below the prior day’s record high. The recent surge in cases, most pronounced in southern and western states, has alarmed public health officials, who urged caution ahead of a July 4th holiday weekend that in normal times would feature big gatherings of families and friends. Continue reading…