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Coronavirus Live Updates: C.D.C. Says Cases Could Be 2 to 13 Times Higher Than Reported in Parts of U.S. Coronavirus Live Updates: C.D.C. Says Cases Could Be 2 to 13 Times Higher Than Reported in Parts of U.S.
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The number of people infected with the coronavirus in different parts of the United States was anywhere from two to 13 times higher than the reported rates for those regions, according to data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The number of people infected with the coronavirus in different parts of the United States was anywhere from two to 13 times higher than the reported rates for those regions, according to data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The findings suggest that large numbers of people who did not have symptoms or did not seek medical care may have kept the virus circulating in their communities. The study is the largest of its kind to date, although some early data was released last month.The findings suggest that large numbers of people who did not have symptoms or did not seek medical care may have kept the virus circulating in their communities. The study is the largest of its kind to date, although some early data was released last month.
“These data continue to show that the number of people who have been infected with the virus that causes Covid-19 far exceeds the number of reported cases,” Dr. Fiona Havers, the C.D.C. researcher who led the study, said in an email. “Many of these people likely had no symptoms or mild illness and may have had no idea that they were infected.”“These data continue to show that the number of people who have been infected with the virus that causes Covid-19 far exceeds the number of reported cases,” Dr. Fiona Havers, the C.D.C. researcher who led the study, said in an email. “Many of these people likely had no symptoms or mild illness and may have had no idea that they were infected.”
The researchers analyzed samples from people who had routine clinical tests, or were inpatients at hospitals, in 10 cities and states for evidence of prior virus infection. The team released early data for six of the sites in June, and for all 10 locations Tuesday in the journal JAMA. They also released data from later times for eight sites to the C.D.C.’s website on Tuesday.The researchers analyzed samples from people who had routine clinical tests, or were inpatients at hospitals, in 10 cities and states for evidence of prior virus infection. The team released early data for six of the sites in June, and for all 10 locations Tuesday in the journal JAMA. They also released data from later times for eight sites to the C.D.C.’s website on Tuesday.
About 40 percent of infected people do not develop symptoms, but they may still pass the virus on to others. The United States now tests roughly 700,000 people a day. The new results highlight the need for much more testing to detect infection levels and contain the viral spread in parts of the country.About 40 percent of infected people do not develop symptoms, but they may still pass the virus on to others. The United States now tests roughly 700,000 people a day. The new results highlight the need for much more testing to detect infection levels and contain the viral spread in parts of the country.
For example, in Missouri, the prevalence of infections as of May 30 was 2.8 percent or 171,000, 13 times the reported rate of 12,956 cases, suggesting that the state missed most people with the virus who might have contributed to its outsized outbreak.For example, in Missouri, the prevalence of infections as of May 30 was 2.8 percent or 171,000, 13 times the reported rate of 12,956 cases, suggesting that the state missed most people with the virus who might have contributed to its outsized outbreak.
In some regions, the gap between estimated infections and reported cases decreased as testing capacity and reporting improved. New York City, for example, showed a 12-fold difference between actual infections and reported cases in early April, but by early May the difference was down to tenfold.In some regions, the gap between estimated infections and reported cases decreased as testing capacity and reporting improved. New York City, for example, showed a 12-fold difference between actual infections and reported cases in early April, but by early May the difference was down to tenfold.
The study indicates that even the hardest-hit area in the study — New York City, where nearly one in four people has been exposed to the virus — is nowhere near achieving herd immunity, the level of exposure at which the spread of the virus would start to dwindle on its own. To reach that level, experts believe at least 60 percent of people in a particular place would have had to be exposed to the virus.The study indicates that even the hardest-hit area in the study — New York City, where nearly one in four people has been exposed to the virus — is nowhere near achieving herd immunity, the level of exposure at which the spread of the virus would start to dwindle on its own. To reach that level, experts believe at least 60 percent of people in a particular place would have had to be exposed to the virus.
“These figures suggest that the U.S. is nowhere near herd immunity,” said Carl Bergstrom, an infectious diseases expert at the University of Washington in Seattle.“These figures suggest that the U.S. is nowhere near herd immunity,” said Carl Bergstrom, an infectious diseases expert at the University of Washington in Seattle.
The U.S. Justice Department accused a pair of Chinese hackers on Tuesday of targeting vaccine development on behalf of the country’s intelligence service.The U.S. Justice Department accused a pair of Chinese hackers on Tuesday of targeting vaccine development on behalf of the country’s intelligence service.
Justice Department officials called the suspects a blended threat who sometimes worked on behalf of China’s spy services and sometimes worked to enrich themselves. The officials said that an indictment secured against them earlier this month and unsealed on Tuesday was the first to target such a threat.Justice Department officials called the suspects a blended threat who sometimes worked on behalf of China’s spy services and sometimes worked to enrich themselves. The officials said that an indictment secured against them earlier this month and unsealed on Tuesday was the first to target such a threat.
The hacking was part of a broader, yearslong campaign of cybertheft by the pair aimed at an array of industries. American government officials said that at the behest of China’s spy service, the two hackers shifted their focus this year to trying to acquire vaccine research and other information about the pandemic.The hacking was part of a broader, yearslong campaign of cybertheft by the pair aimed at an array of industries. American government officials said that at the behest of China’s spy service, the two hackers shifted their focus this year to trying to acquire vaccine research and other information about the pandemic.
The indictment came as the Trump administration has stepped up its criticism of Beijing, both for its theft of secrets and its failure to contain the spread of the virus, and is a significant escalation of that effort. The Justice Department said that China’s covert activity could potentially set back research efforts.The indictment came as the Trump administration has stepped up its criticism of Beijing, both for its theft of secrets and its failure to contain the spread of the virus, and is a significant escalation of that effort. The Justice Department said that China’s covert activity could potentially set back research efforts.
The accusations also came days after the United States and allied countries accused Russia of trying to steal information on vaccine development.The accusations also came days after the United States and allied countries accused Russia of trying to steal information on vaccine development.
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European Union leaders agreed Tuesday to a landmark spending package to rescue their economies: a 750 billion euro ($857 billion) stimulus agreement, spearheaded by Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and President Emmanuel Macron of France, which sent a strong signal of solidarity even as it exposed deep new fault lines in a bloc reshaped by Britain’s exit.European Union leaders agreed Tuesday to a landmark spending package to rescue their economies: a 750 billion euro ($857 billion) stimulus agreement, spearheaded by Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and President Emmanuel Macron of France, which sent a strong signal of solidarity even as it exposed deep new fault lines in a bloc reshaped by Britain’s exit.
The deal was notable for its firsts: Countries will raise large sums by selling bonds collectively, rather than individually; and much of that money will be handed out to member nations hit hardest by the pandemic as grants, not loans.The deal was notable for its firsts: Countries will raise large sums by selling bonds collectively, rather than individually; and much of that money will be handed out to member nations hit hardest by the pandemic as grants, not loans.
But as the dust settles on days of rancorous negotiations, the compromises that allowed Ms. Merkel of Germany, whose country holds the European Union’s rotating presidency, to guide 27 nations toward consensus are all the more apparent, and none too pretty, wrote Steven Erlanger and Matina Stevis-Gridneff wrote in an analysis for The New York Times. But as the dust settles on days of rancorous negotiations, the compromises that allowed Ms. Merkel of Germany, whose country holds the European Union’s rotating presidency, to guide 27 nations toward consensus are all the more apparent, and none too pretty, wrote Steven Erlanger and Matina Stevis-Gridneff in an analysis for The New York Times.
The fissures in the bloc that Ms. Merkel needed to bridge ran up, down and sideways. There were divides between the frugal north and a needy, hard-hit south; but also west to east, between Brussels and budding autocracies like Poland and Hungary that have tested the limits of the bloc’s liberal democratic values.The fissures in the bloc that Ms. Merkel needed to bridge ran up, down and sideways. There were divides between the frugal north and a needy, hard-hit south; but also west to east, between Brussels and budding autocracies like Poland and Hungary that have tested the limits of the bloc’s liberal democratic values.
But allowing the crisis stirred by the pandemic to worsen was in the end considered more dangerous than trimming some of the bloc’s larger budgetary ambitions or even allowing continued challenges to the rule of law.But allowing the crisis stirred by the pandemic to worsen was in the end considered more dangerous than trimming some of the bloc’s larger budgetary ambitions or even allowing continued challenges to the rule of law.
Economists predict a recession in Europe far worse than anything since World War II. France, Italy and Spain, the bloc’s second-, third- and fourth-largest economies, are expected to suffer the most, clocking in contractions of around 10 percent this year.Economists predict a recession in Europe far worse than anything since World War II. France, Italy and Spain, the bloc’s second-, third- and fourth-largest economies, are expected to suffer the most, clocking in contractions of around 10 percent this year.
Here are other developments from around the world:Here are other developments from around the world:
Nearly 900,000 public workers in Britain, including teachers, doctors and security forces, will receive raises in recognition of the “vital contribution” they have made, Britain’s finance ministry announced Tuesday.Nearly 900,000 public workers in Britain, including teachers, doctors and security forces, will receive raises in recognition of the “vital contribution” they have made, Britain’s finance ministry announced Tuesday.
Chinese officials are hailing a visit by a team of experts sent to Beijing by the World Health Organization to investigate the source of the coronavirus as evidence that the country is a responsible and transparent global power. But the investigation by the W.H.O. is likely to take many months and could face delays.Chinese officials are hailing a visit by a team of experts sent to Beijing by the World Health Organization to investigate the source of the coronavirus as evidence that the country is a responsible and transparent global power. But the investigation by the W.H.O. is likely to take many months and could face delays.
Air passengers to China must provide a negative test result before boarding the flight, the aviation authority said. The test must be completed within five days of the trip.Air passengers to China must provide a negative test result before boarding the flight, the aviation authority said. The test must be completed within five days of the trip.
Republicans’ opening proposal for the next U.S. virus relief package will include $105 billion for schools, additional funding for a popular federal loan program for small businesses and another round of direct payments to families, Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, said on Tuesday.Republicans’ opening proposal for the next U.S. virus relief package will include $105 billion for schools, additional funding for a popular federal loan program for small businesses and another round of direct payments to families, Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, said on Tuesday.
Sketching out the contours of what is expected to be a $1 trillion plan, Mr. McConnell doubled down on his insistence that the package also include liability protections for businesses, medical workers and schools and businesses navigating the pandemic — a proposal that Democrats fiercely oppose.Sketching out the contours of what is expected to be a $1 trillion plan, Mr. McConnell doubled down on his insistence that the package also include liability protections for businesses, medical workers and schools and businesses navigating the pandemic — a proposal that Democrats fiercely oppose.
Time is of the essence for lawmakers, given that expanded jobless benefits of an additional $600 per week are set to expire at the end of this month.Time is of the essence for lawmakers, given that expanded jobless benefits of an additional $600 per week are set to expire at the end of this month.
But privately, officials working on the package cautioned colleagues that the coming negotiation, a wide-ranging election-year brawl, was likely to stretch into August, leaving tens of millions of unemployed Americans without the extra help as Congress hammers out the latest recovery plan and the virus surges.But privately, officials working on the package cautioned colleagues that the coming negotiation, a wide-ranging election-year brawl, was likely to stretch into August, leaving tens of millions of unemployed Americans without the extra help as Congress hammers out the latest recovery plan and the virus surges.
On Tuesday, Republicans faced the added challenge of coming to terms with their own president on the details of their legislation.On Tuesday, Republicans faced the added challenge of coming to terms with their own president on the details of their legislation.
Mr. McConnell did not say whether the education aid in his bill would be conditioned on schools holding in-person classes in the fall, in line with President Trump’s demands, and made no mention of a payroll tax cut that the president has pressed to include, which has little support in either party. Nor did he mention how his proposal would address the expiration of enhanced unemployment benefits set to expire at the end of July, which Republicans have made clear they intend to scale back.Mr. McConnell did not say whether the education aid in his bill would be conditioned on schools holding in-person classes in the fall, in line with President Trump’s demands, and made no mention of a payroll tax cut that the president has pressed to include, which has little support in either party. Nor did he mention how his proposal would address the expiration of enhanced unemployment benefits set to expire at the end of July, which Republicans have made clear they intend to scale back.
Steven Mnuchin, the Treasury secretary, and Mark Meadows, the White House chief of staff, were to attend a party luncheon and then meet with leading Democrats, who have already laid out their own, far more expansive, $3 trillion plan.Steven Mnuchin, the Treasury secretary, and Mark Meadows, the White House chief of staff, were to attend a party luncheon and then meet with leading Democrats, who have already laid out their own, far more expansive, $3 trillion plan.
Speaking with House Democrats Tuesday morning on a private call, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she hoped their side could resolve its differences with Republicans and produce a bill by the end of next week, according to an official on the call who described it on the condition of anonymity.Speaking with House Democrats Tuesday morning on a private call, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she hoped their side could resolve its differences with Republicans and produce a bill by the end of next week, according to an official on the call who described it on the condition of anonymity.
Executives from four companies in the race to produce a coronavirus vaccine told lawmakers on Tuesday that they are optimistic their products could be ready by the end of 2020 or the beginning of 2021. All four companies — AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna Therapeutics and Pfizer — are testing proprietary vaccines in various phases of human clinical trials.Executives from four companies in the race to produce a coronavirus vaccine told lawmakers on Tuesday that they are optimistic their products could be ready by the end of 2020 or the beginning of 2021. All four companies — AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna Therapeutics and Pfizer — are testing proprietary vaccines in various phases of human clinical trials.
“We would hope in the fall or towards the end of the year we have data that we could submit to the FDA for them to make a determination on whether to approve it,” said Dr. Stephen Hoge, the president of Moderna. He added, “We would also hope at that point to have millions of doses of vaccine available for deployment.”
Three of the firms have received federal government funding for their vaccine development efforts. AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson, two of the recipients, pledged to the lawmakers that they would produce hundreds of millions of doses of their vaccines at no profit to themselves. Moderna, however, which has received $483 million from the government for its coronavirus research, said it would not be selling its vaccine at cost.Three of the firms have received federal government funding for their vaccine development efforts. AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson, two of the recipients, pledged to the lawmakers that they would produce hundreds of millions of doses of their vaccines at no profit to themselves. Moderna, however, which has received $483 million from the government for its coronavirus research, said it would not be selling its vaccine at cost.
Pfizer, which has so far not received any federal funding for its vaccine, has also said it would seek profit for its product.Pfizer, which has so far not received any federal funding for its vaccine, has also said it would seek profit for its product.
The testimony in front of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s oversight panel was punctuated by notes of optimism from representatives from each company, several of whom referenced promising early results from ongoing studies in people. On Monday, AstraZeneca and Pfizer released data indicating that their vaccines produced strong immune responses with only minor side effects.The testimony in front of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s oversight panel was punctuated by notes of optimism from representatives from each company, several of whom referenced promising early results from ongoing studies in people. On Monday, AstraZeneca and Pfizer released data indicating that their vaccines produced strong immune responses with only minor side effects.
Still, the actual effectiveness and durability of these responses against the virus has yet to be determined. No vaccine candidates have been proven effective for preventing infection by the coronavirus, or for protecting people from its severe effects.Still, the actual effectiveness and durability of these responses against the virus has yet to be determined. No vaccine candidates have been proven effective for preventing infection by the coronavirus, or for protecting people from its severe effects.
A fifth contender, Merck, painted a far less rosy picture of the vaccine development landscape. Dr. Julie Gerberding, the company’s executive vice president and chief patient officer, made no promises about when its product would be ready, citing concerns about safety should the process be rushed.A fifth contender, Merck, painted a far less rosy picture of the vaccine development landscape. Dr. Julie Gerberding, the company’s executive vice president and chief patient officer, made no promises about when its product would be ready, citing concerns about safety should the process be rushed.
“We do not expect to be able to accelerate the safety assessment,” Dr. Gerberding said.“We do not expect to be able to accelerate the safety assessment,” Dr. Gerberding said.
As the virus surges around the world, government officials and business owners are increasingly turning to mask requirements to try to slow the spread of infection.As the virus surges around the world, government officials and business owners are increasingly turning to mask requirements to try to slow the spread of infection.
Mayor Francis Suarez of Miami said Tuesday that the city would assign 39 police officers to a new unit that enforces mask violations. “All they will do for the whole week is mask enforcement,” he said.Mayor Francis Suarez of Miami said Tuesday that the city would assign 39 police officers to a new unit that enforces mask violations. “All they will do for the whole week is mask enforcement,” he said.
Austria announced on Tuesday a new mask mandate to go into effect on Friday for supermarkets and other stores that sell food, as well as post offices, banks and houses of worship. Cases in the alpine nation have begun rising again since restrictions were eased. On Tuesday, Austria recorded 1,386 active cases — roughly the same number as in mid-March, when the country was placed on lockdown.Austria announced on Tuesday a new mask mandate to go into effect on Friday for supermarkets and other stores that sell food, as well as post offices, banks and houses of worship. Cases in the alpine nation have begun rising again since restrictions were eased. On Tuesday, Austria recorded 1,386 active cases — roughly the same number as in mid-March, when the country was placed on lockdown.
President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines said the police would arrest people for not wearing masks in public. “We have to ask our police to be more strict,” he said. “Catch them. A little shame, or put them on notice forever.”President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines said the police would arrest people for not wearing masks in public. “We have to ask our police to be more strict,” he said. “Catch them. A little shame, or put them on notice forever.”
In the United States, Southeastern Grocers, owner of the Winn-Dixie chain of supermarkets, joined the growing list of retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks. The announcement late Monday came a day after a company spokesman defended the company’s earlier policy of not requiring them. The new policy will go into effect on July 27. Another large grocery chain in the region, Publix, started to require masks on Tuesday.In the United States, Southeastern Grocers, owner of the Winn-Dixie chain of supermarkets, joined the growing list of retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks. The announcement late Monday came a day after a company spokesman defended the company’s earlier policy of not requiring them. The new policy will go into effect on July 27. Another large grocery chain in the region, Publix, started to require masks on Tuesday.
Blood clotting problems may be significantly more common among Covid-19 patients than among those with other infectious diseases, new research suggests.Blood clotting problems may be significantly more common among Covid-19 patients than among those with other infectious diseases, new research suggests.
A study of 3,334 patients in four hospitals in a large New York City health system found that clotting issues — including blockages in a vein or artery, strokes and heart attacks — were reported in 16 percent of the patients’ records. The study, published in the journal JAMA, said that while blood clots are associated with other types of infections as well, the rate appears to be higher with Covid-19 patients. For comparison, in the 2009 flu pandemic, blood clots were reported in 5.9 percent of patients, the authors said.A study of 3,334 patients in four hospitals in a large New York City health system found that clotting issues — including blockages in a vein or artery, strokes and heart attacks — were reported in 16 percent of the patients’ records. The study, published in the journal JAMA, said that while blood clots are associated with other types of infections as well, the rate appears to be higher with Covid-19 patients. For comparison, in the 2009 flu pandemic, blood clots were reported in 5.9 percent of patients, the authors said.
The authors speculated that the blood clots in Covid-19 patients may be caused by a range of factors, including surges of inflammation, lack of oxygen, malfunction in the cells that line the blood vessels, or increased activity of platelets.The authors speculated that the blood clots in Covid-19 patients may be caused by a range of factors, including surges of inflammation, lack of oxygen, malfunction in the cells that line the blood vessels, or increased activity of platelets.
They also reported that people with heart disease or prior heart attacks were at greater risk, as were males, older people and people of Hispanic ethnicity.They also reported that people with heart disease or prior heart attacks were at greater risk, as were males, older people and people of Hispanic ethnicity.
People with blood clotting problems were twice as likely to die, the study said, reporting that 230, or 43 percent of the 533 patients with blood clots, had died, compared with a 21 percent death rate overall for the hospitalized patients.People with blood clotting problems were twice as likely to die, the study said, reporting that 230, or 43 percent of the 533 patients with blood clots, had died, compared with a 21 percent death rate overall for the hospitalized patients.
The researchers studied records of patients admitted to hospitals affiliated with N.Y.U. Langone Health between March 1 and April 17. Strokes were relatively uncommon, occurring in 54 or 1.6 percent of the patients. Heart attacks occurred in 8.9 percent. Pulmonary embolisms (blockage in a lung artery) occurred in 3.2 percent, and deep vein thrombosis (a clot in a vein) in 3.9 percent.The researchers studied records of patients admitted to hospitals affiliated with N.Y.U. Langone Health between March 1 and April 17. Strokes were relatively uncommon, occurring in 54 or 1.6 percent of the patients. Heart attacks occurred in 8.9 percent. Pulmonary embolisms (blockage in a lung artery) occurred in 3.2 percent, and deep vein thrombosis (a clot in a vein) in 3.9 percent.
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Faced with an accelerating surge in cases, the top executive in hard-hit Hidalgo County in Texas ordered residents on Monday to stay at home, imposed a curfew and implored all but essential businesses to shut down.Faced with an accelerating surge in cases, the top executive in hard-hit Hidalgo County in Texas ordered residents on Monday to stay at home, imposed a curfew and implored all but essential businesses to shut down.
The executive, Judge Richard F. Cortez, said in a statement along with the order that it was necessary “to take action now” and help “protect each other from this deadly disease.” As of Tuesday morning, the county, which includes the border city of McAllen, had reported nearly 13,000 cases and 318 deaths.The executive, Judge Richard F. Cortez, said in a statement along with the order that it was necessary “to take action now” and help “protect each other from this deadly disease.” As of Tuesday morning, the county, which includes the border city of McAllen, had reported nearly 13,000 cases and 318 deaths.
But the order lacked any means of enforcement, a situation that has frustrated local officials across Texas whose communities have been battered by the virus. As Gov. Greg Abbott prepared to reopen the state in April, he blocked local officials from issuing enforceable stay-at-home orders.But the order lacked any means of enforcement, a situation that has frustrated local officials across Texas whose communities have been battered by the virus. As Gov. Greg Abbott prepared to reopen the state in April, he blocked local officials from issuing enforceable stay-at-home orders.
In recent weeks, leaders in many large cities, including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin, have urged Mr. Abbott to give them back the power to impose their own localized shutdown orders. He has so far refused.In recent weeks, leaders in many large cities, including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin, have urged Mr. Abbott to give them back the power to impose their own localized shutdown orders. He has so far refused.
While the language of Mr. Cortez’s order was strong, its effect would likely be similar to a “stay-at-home advisory” issued by the county judge for the Houston area in late June. And Mr. Cortez’s order appeared to acknowledge its limitations, saying it was “highly encouraged and recommended that all commercial businesses” that are not essential “should cease all activities” apart from curbside, drive-through or takeout services.While the language of Mr. Cortez’s order was strong, its effect would likely be similar to a “stay-at-home advisory” issued by the county judge for the Houston area in late June. And Mr. Cortez’s order appeared to acknowledge its limitations, saying it was “highly encouraged and recommended that all commercial businesses” that are not essential “should cease all activities” apart from curbside, drive-through or takeout services.
In response to the Hidalgo County order, a spokesman for Mr. Abbott said in a statement that the order “has no enforcement mechanism, which makes it simply a recommendation.”In other news from around the United States:In response to the Hidalgo County order, a spokesman for Mr. Abbott said in a statement that the order “has no enforcement mechanism, which makes it simply a recommendation.”In other news from around the United States:
Joseph R. Biden Jr. will announce a sweeping new $775 billion investment in caregiving programs on Tuesday, with a series of proposals covering care for small children, older adults and family members with disabilities.Joseph R. Biden Jr. will announce a sweeping new $775 billion investment in caregiving programs on Tuesday, with a series of proposals covering care for small children, older adults and family members with disabilities.
Mr. Trump is set to resume his live virus briefings starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, attributing his decision not to the increasing threat of the pandemic but to the fact that the briefings had high television ratings. The country’s top infectious disease doctor, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, who has been sidelined by the president in recent months, told NPR he expects to be “at least in on some of it.”Mr. Trump is set to resume his live virus briefings starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, attributing his decision not to the increasing threat of the pandemic but to the fact that the briefings had high television ratings. The country’s top infectious disease doctor, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, who has been sidelined by the president in recent months, told NPR he expects to be “at least in on some of it.”
Mississippi on Tuesday reported more than 1,630 cases, a single-day record for the state. In Florida, officials reported 9,440 cases and 134 deaths, daily tallies that were fewer in number than its record in each category. Mississippi on Tuesday reported more than 1,630 cases, a single-day record for the state. Nevada reported 27 deaths, breaking its single-day record; previously, 25 deaths were reported on April 11.
In Florida, officials reported 9,440 cases and 134 deaths, daily tallies that were fewer in number than its record in each category.
The beverage giant Coca-Cola reported a big drop in revenue and profit in the second quarter as many consumers remained at home during the pandemic.The beverage giant Coca-Cola reported a big drop in revenue and profit in the second quarter as many consumers remained at home during the pandemic.
The Citi Open in Washington, which was scheduled to relaunch the men’s tennis tour next month, has been canceled for 2020. The tournament was set to begin on Aug. 14 and serve as a lead-in event for the United States Open.The Citi Open in Washington, which was scheduled to relaunch the men’s tennis tour next month, has been canceled for 2020. The tournament was set to begin on Aug. 14 and serve as a lead-in event for the United States Open.
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Reducing service, slashing the work force, scrapping planned infrastructure improvements, raising tolls beyond scheduled increases and adding to its already record-high debt are among the measures planned by New York’s public transportation agency to cope with a financial crisis created by the pandemic.Reducing service, slashing the work force, scrapping planned infrastructure improvements, raising tolls beyond scheduled increases and adding to its already record-high debt are among the measures planned by New York’s public transportation agency to cope with a financial crisis created by the pandemic.
As ridership plummeted by 90 percent, forecasts show a staggering budget shortfall of $16.2 billion through 2024 for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the city’s subway, buses and two commuter rails.As ridership plummeted by 90 percent, forecasts show a staggering budget shortfall of $16.2 billion through 2024 for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the city’s subway, buses and two commuter rails.
The grim financial forecast, which transit officials are expected to present to the authority’s board on Wednesday, paints a bleaker picture for public transit than in past crises.The grim financial forecast, which transit officials are expected to present to the authority’s board on Wednesday, paints a bleaker picture for public transit than in past crises.
“There have been financial crises before, but never one where the deficits were measured in billions on top of billions on top of billions of dollars,” Patrick J. Foye, the M.T.A. chairman, said in an interview. “That’s why these unpalatable, unacceptable alternatives have to be considered.”“There have been financial crises before, but never one where the deficits were measured in billions on top of billions on top of billions of dollars,” Patrick J. Foye, the M.T.A. chairman, said in an interview. “That’s why these unpalatable, unacceptable alternatives have to be considered.”
Transit officials said that they would only resort to severe cuts if they have no other options. They stressed that additional emergency federal assistance would help stave off some of these reductions — part of a broader political strategy to pressure Washington to provide assistance in the $3 trillion relief package being debated in Congress this week.Transit officials said that they would only resort to severe cuts if they have no other options. They stressed that additional emergency federal assistance would help stave off some of these reductions — part of a broader political strategy to pressure Washington to provide assistance in the $3 trillion relief package being debated in Congress this week.
Elsewhere in the New York area:Elsewhere in the New York area:
New York, grappling with how to prevent another large outbreak, will now require travelers from a total of 31 states to quarantine for 14 days, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said Tuesday. The weekly update saw Minnesota taken off the list and the addition of 10 states: Alaska, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Virginia and Washington. New Jersey and Connecticut are also asking travelers from those states to quarantine.New York, grappling with how to prevent another large outbreak, will now require travelers from a total of 31 states to quarantine for 14 days, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said Tuesday. The weekly update saw Minnesota taken off the list and the addition of 10 states: Alaska, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Virginia and Washington. New Jersey and Connecticut are also asking travelers from those states to quarantine.
A temporary hospital in Queen, built at the U.S.T.A. Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to relieve the city’s overwhelmed hospitals, had hundreds of beds and scores of medical professionals trained to treat virus patients, and cost more than $52 million. But it served only 79 patients. Its story shows the missteps made at every level of government in the race to create more hospital capacity in New York. It is also a cautionary tale for other states now facing surges in cases and for New Yorkers bracing for a possible second wave.A temporary hospital in Queen, built at the U.S.T.A. Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to relieve the city’s overwhelmed hospitals, had hundreds of beds and scores of medical professionals trained to treat virus patients, and cost more than $52 million. But it served only 79 patients. Its story shows the missteps made at every level of government in the race to create more hospital capacity in New York. It is also a cautionary tale for other states now facing surges in cases and for New Yorkers bracing for a possible second wave.
A new public service announcement makes a point that federal leaders in the United States have largely overlooked: Asian-Americans are facing a surge of harassment linked to fears about the pandemic.A new public service announcement makes a point that federal leaders in the United States have largely overlooked: Asian-Americans are facing a surge of harassment linked to fears about the pandemic.
The spot, which debuted last Tuesday, includes testimonials from a firefighter, a nurse, a driver, an artist, the celebrity chef Melissa King and others, who describe being told to “go back to China” or having people spit in their direction.The spot, which debuted last Tuesday, includes testimonials from a firefighter, a nurse, a driver, an artist, the celebrity chef Melissa King and others, who describe being told to “go back to China” or having people spit in their direction.
The somber ad, produced by the nonprofit Advertising Council with help from the Emmy-winning writer Alan Yang, ends with a request: “Fight the virus. Fight the bias.”The somber ad, produced by the nonprofit Advertising Council with help from the Emmy-winning writer Alan Yang, ends with a request: “Fight the virus. Fight the bias.”
Anxiety about the virus, which was first detected in Wuhan, China, has fueled xenophobia and bigotry toward people of Asian descent. A coalition of civil rights groups recorded more than 2,100 incidents in 15 weeks; the New York City Commission on Human Rights recently described a “sharp increase in instances of hostility and harassment.”Anxiety about the virus, which was first detected in Wuhan, China, has fueled xenophobia and bigotry toward people of Asian descent. A coalition of civil rights groups recorded more than 2,100 incidents in 15 weeks; the New York City Commission on Human Rights recently described a “sharp increase in instances of hostility and harassment.”
President Trump has repeatedly described the coronavirus as the “Chinese virus” and, in recent weeks, as “kung flu,” despite saying publicly that it is “very important that we totally protect our Asian-American community in the United States” and that the pandemic is “not their fault in any way.” Mr. Trump has repeatedly described the coronavirus as the “Chinese virus” and, in recent weeks, as “kung flu,” despite saying publicly that it is “very important that we totally protect our Asian-American community in the United States” and that the pandemic is “not their fault in any way.”
The fight against pandemic-related harassment of Asian-Americans has largely fallen to civil rights groups, marketing agencies, social media accounts and nonprofit organizations.The fight against pandemic-related harassment of Asian-Americans has largely fallen to civil rights groups, marketing agencies, social media accounts and nonprofit organizations.
In a Pew Research Center survey, 58 percent of English-speaking Asian-American adults said expressions of racist or insensitive views about Asians had become more common since the pandemic began. More than 30 percent said they had encountered slurs or racist jokes in recent months, and 26 percent said they feared being threatened or physically attacked because of their race — a higher percentage than for Black, white and Hispanic adults.In a Pew Research Center survey, 58 percent of English-speaking Asian-American adults said expressions of racist or insensitive views about Asians had become more common since the pandemic began. More than 30 percent said they had encountered slurs or racist jokes in recent months, and 26 percent said they feared being threatened or physically attacked because of their race — a higher percentage than for Black, white and Hispanic adults.
Contractors may be allowed back in your home as lockdowns lift, but it’s also a good time to tackle that new bathroom light installation, paint job or other project yourself. Here are some tips to help you get the job done right, and what to know if you call a professional.Contractors may be allowed back in your home as lockdowns lift, but it’s also a good time to tackle that new bathroom light installation, paint job or other project yourself. Here are some tips to help you get the job done right, and what to know if you call a professional.
Reporting was contributed by Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Julia Calderone, Christopher Clarey, Emily Cochrane, Julie Creswell, Melissa Eddy, Nicholas Fandos, Christina Goldbaum, Shane Goldmacher, J. David Goodman, Javier C. Hernández, Tiffany Hsu, Juliana Kim, Robin Lloyd, Claire Cain Miller, Elian Peltier, Eduardo Porter, Amy Qin, Brian M. Rosenthal, Kaly Soto, Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Eileen Sullivan and Katherine J. Wu. Reporting was contributed by Sarah Almukhtar, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Julia Calderone, Christopher Clarey, Emily Cochrane, Julie Creswell, Melissa Eddy, Nicholas Fandos, Christina Goldbaum, Shane Goldmacher, J. David Goodman, Javier C. Hernández, Tiffany Hsu, Juliana Kim, Robin Lloyd, Patricia Mazzei, Claire Cain Miller, Elian Peltier, Eduardo Porter, Amy Qin, Brian M. Rosenthal, Kaly Soto, Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Eileen Sullivan and Katherine J. Wu.