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We're over COVID even if it isn't over us.Why it matters: Six months into the pandemic, online engagement around coronavirus stories has dropped off markedly and continues to reach new lows even as the pandemic continues, according to data from provided exclusively to Axios.By the numbers: Interactions (likes, comments, shares) on stories about the coronavirus have fallen 88% since March, 62% since July and 36% even from the August average.Between the lines:&nbsp;Even&nbsp;as the virus itself began to spread largely unchecked across almost the entire country&nbsp;in late June, the uptick in engagement was modest —&nbsp;another sign that Americans had gotten used to the virus.The big picture: Throughout the pandemic, partisan anger — and not pertinent public health information — has fueled stories related to the virus on social media.The top two stories on social media in April were 'Trump suggests 'injection' of disinfectant to beat coronavirus and 'clean the lungs'" (NBC News, 6.5 million interactions) and "Coronavirus hype biggest political hoax in history" (Washington Times — 6.1 million).The bottom line: Despite the downturn in interest, as long as the coronavirus is a central feature of everyday life, it continues to hamper Trump's re-election bid. His is a 10-point drop from early April and sits below his overall approval rating (). is based on data from NewsWhip exclusively provided to Axios as part of a project that will regularly update throughout the 2020 campaign.The addition of Kamala Harris to the Democratic ticket provided Joe Biden with the biggest surge of online enthusiasm he's seen in the entire campaign, according to data from provided exclusively to Axios.Why it matters: While Biden has been getting much of his momentum from voters who are opposed to President Trump, rather than excited about him, Harris could stir other voters looking for reasons to turn out.United Nations Secretary General António Guterres on Thursday called on donor countries to raise $35 billion to boost within the next three months, before the world loses a "window of opportunity" to fight the pandemic.By the numbers: Globally, more than 906,195 people have died from COVID-19 and over 27.9 million have tested positive, per .Global: Total confirmed cases as of 11:30 a.m. ET: — Total deaths: —&nbsp;Total recoveries: — U.S.: Total confirmed cases as of 11:30 a.m. ET: — Total deaths: — Total recoveries: — Total tests: — Politics: for more economic stimulus.Health: at 50% capacity — Study finds during COVID-19. Sports: of uncertainty.Business: OSHA for 'failing to protect employees.'

We're over COVID even if it isn't over us.Why it matters: Six months into the pandemic, online engagement around coronavirus stories has dropped off markedly and continues to reach new lows even as the pandemic continues, according to data from provided exclusively to Axios.By the numbers: Interactions (likes, comments, shares) on stories about the coronavirus have fallen 88% since March, 62% since July and 36% even from the August average.Between the lines:&nbsp;Even&nbsp;as the virus itself began to spread largely unchecked across almost the entire country&nbsp;in late June, the uptick in...

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