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The U.S. coronavirus death toll passed 111,000 while reported cases topped 1.9 million, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Cases world-wide exceeded seven million
"More than 7.1 million coronavirus cases confirmed worldwide, with at least 406,000 deaths and 3.3 million recoveries World Health Organization (WHO) has declared "
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Texas Reports Record-Breaking Hospitalizations
As State Reopens during COVID-19
Texas reported a record-breaking number of COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday as the governor plans to reopen more businesses and double capacity.
Texas Department of State Health Services figures show 1,935 people were admitted as hospital patients for coronavirus-related treatment. That is up from a previous record of 1,888 on May 5.
The department's new figures were released as Gov. Greg Abbott moves forward with a plan to open bars, restaurants, amusement parks and other businesses to 50% capacity.
Abbott led most of the nation's governors in allowing Texas to lift statewide stay-at-home orders and urging businesses to reopen at limited capacity on May 1.
But even in states where officials left stringent restrictions in place, the number of newly diagnosed cases are rising. About 20 states, including California and Arizona, have also reported a rise in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, according to The New York Times. Meanwhile, state leaders have come under increasing pressure to restart the economy.
The pattern holds true worldwide. On Monday, the World Health Organization warned that the outbreak is worsening around the globe. The U.N. body said the world had recorded its highest daily jump of cases — 136,000. And the United States and Brazil continue to report the highest number of new cases on a daily basis with roughly 20,000 each.www.npr.org/…
"U.S. nears 2 million cases"
Seven million people have been infected worldwide, and new cases hit a high globally on Sunday, according to the W.H.O. Central banks are seeking new tools to offset the downturn.
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"Foreign holidays could restart within weeks, predict travel industry bosses"
Quash Quarantine, a group of more than 500 companies, says it has received private assurances from senior government sources that travel corridors will be in place from 29 June. The group, which has been campaigning to overturn the 14-day quarantine rule that came into force in the UK
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Coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan may have started in August: Study
The research that analysed satellite images of hospital traffic in Wuhan says virus hit the area earlier than reported.
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Is a second wave of coronavirus inevitable? Michigan nears ‘critical point’ to suppress another outbreak (Today 8:30 AM)
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Florida's Rising COVID-19 Numbers: What Do They Mean?
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