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10 states are seeing their highest average of daily new Covid-19 cases since the pandemic started | CNN
By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Just as much of the US was improving, 10 states are seeing their highest seven-day average of new coronavirus cases per day since the pandemic started months ago, according to a CNN analysis of data from Johns Hopkins University.The data includes new cases reported by Johns Hopkins through Tuesday. The states seeing record-high averages are Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina and Texas.Texas also reported a record-high number of daily Covid-19 hospitalizations on Monday, with...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Just as much of the US was improving, 10 states are seeing their highest seven-day average of new coronavirus cases per day since the pandemic started months ago, according to a CNN analysis of data from Johns Hopkins University.The data includes new cases reported by Johns Hopkins through Tuesday. The states seeing record-high averages are Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina and Texas.Texas also reported a record-high number of daily Covid-19 hospitalizations on Monday, with...WW…
As Covid-19 cases rise in 17 states, Americans still divided on whether masks should be mandated
(CNN)As more places across the US offer people a chance to shop or dine inside, the issue of whether to wear a mask .There are 17 states where the number of are trending up, and many governors have told citizens that now is an important time to wear a face covering.Virginia on Tuesday became the latest state to compel people to wear masks in certain situations. The rule applies to anyone 10 years of age or older within a public indoor space, Gov. Ralph Northam said. Masks will be required on public transportation, the governor said. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...…(CNN)As more places across the US offer people a chance to shop or dine inside, the issue of whether to wear a mask .There are 17 states where the number of are trending up, and many governors have told citizens that now is an important time to wear a face covering.Virginia on Tuesday became the latest state to compel people to wear masks in certain situations. The rule applies to anyone 10 years of age or older within a public indoor space, Gov. Ralph Northam said. Masks will be required on public transportation, the governor said. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...WW…
Louisiana governor says progress against coronavirus has been wiped out in past three weeks
(CNN)The gains the people of Louisiana made against Covid-19 in June have been wiped out over the past three weeks, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Wednesday."We have a statewide pandemic. It's no longer one or two regions," Edwards told reporters in Baton Rouge. Edwards' announcement comes as the United States passed 3 million coronavirus cases.Louisiana's health department reported 1,891 new cases Wednesday, 95% of which are from community spread, according to Edwards. Data from Johns Hopkins University shows the moving seven-day average of cases in the state hasn't been this high since early...…(CNN)The gains the people of Louisiana made against Covid-19 in June have been wiped out over the past three weeks, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Wednesday."We have a statewide pandemic. It's no longer one or two regions," Edwards told reporters in Baton Rouge. Edwards' announcement comes as the United States passed 3 million coronavirus cases.Louisiana's health department reported 1,891 new cases Wednesday, 95% of which are from community spread, according to Edwards. Data from Johns Hopkins University shows the moving seven-day average of cases in the state hasn't been this high since early...WW…
FDA will reportedly authorize use of remdesivir for Covid-19 after trial shows 'positive effect' on recovery time | CNN
By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Researchers released some good news about a possible treatment for Wednesday – evidence that themight help patients recover more quickly from the infection.The US Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved any drugs for the treatment of . But it plans to announce an emergency-use authorization for remdesivir, according to The New York Times. The authorization could come as soon as Wednesday, The Times reported, citing a senior administration official.In a statement to CNN, the FDA said it is in talks with Gilead Sciences, the maker...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Researchers released some good news about a possible treatment for Wednesday – evidence that themight help patients recover more quickly from the infection.The US Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved any drugs for the treatment of . But it plans to announce an emergency-use authorization for remdesivir, according to The New York Times. The authorization could come as soon as Wednesday, The Times reported, citing a senior administration official.In a statement to CNN, the FDA said it is in talks with Gilead Sciences, the maker...WW…
Here's why some Covid-19 numbers keep improving. (Hint: It's not widespread vaccinations) | CNN
By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Kudos to everyone who has been doubling down on mask wearing and social distancing. Health experts say your efforts are paying off.But with only 4% of the US population fully vaccinated, experts say Americans must continue safety precautions at full force to prevent from undoing all the progress.Researchers reported Sunday that they identified seven troubling new coronavirus variants circulating in the US, according to Dr. Wilbur Chen, an infectious diseases specialist at the University of Maryland Medical School.“We certainly want to preserve...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Kudos to everyone who has been doubling down on mask wearing and social distancing. Health experts say your efforts are paying off.But with only 4% of the US population fully vaccinated, experts say Americans must continue safety precautions at full force to prevent from undoing all the progress.Researchers reported Sunday that they identified seven troubling new coronavirus variants circulating in the US, according to Dr. Wilbur Chen, an infectious diseases specialist at the University of Maryland Medical School.“We certainly want to preserve...WW…
The US is close to having 'exponential spread' in some areas, and the hardest part may still be ahead, former FDA official says
(CNN)The country is facing another cycle of the Covid-19 pandemic, and it may be the hardest yet, former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said Monday."I think we're right now at the cusp of what's going to be exponential spread in parts of the country," Gottlieb said on CNBC's "Squawk Box." "If we took aggressive steps right now, we could potentially forestall the worst of it, but we're not going to do that," because there's a lot of fatigue and "policy resistance to taking strong action," he said. "We really have two or three months of the acute phase of this...…(CNN)The country is facing another cycle of the Covid-19 pandemic, and it may be the hardest yet, former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said Monday."I think we're right now at the cusp of what's going to be exponential spread in parts of the country," Gottlieb said on CNBC's "Squawk Box." "If we took aggressive steps right now, we could potentially forestall the worst of it, but we're not going to do that," because there's a lot of fatigue and "policy resistance to taking strong action," he said. "We really have two or three months of the acute phase of this...WW…
Protesters feel joy after four former officers hit with new charges in George Floyd's death
(CNN)Protesters cheered Wednesday by news that four Minneapolis officers are now charged in George Floyd's death also heard uplifting words from former President Barack Obama, who said their demands for justice and persistence mark a new era in America.In Minneapolis, people shouted with joy when they heard that all four officers who had been arresting Floyd when he died May 25 would be in jail soon.Former President Barack Obama spoke at a virtual town hall on police reform and told people who have been protesting they have the power to make things better. "I want you to know that you...…(CNN)Protesters cheered Wednesday by news that four Minneapolis officers are now charged in George Floyd's death also heard uplifting words from former President Barack Obama, who said their demands for justice and persistence mark a new era in America.In Minneapolis, people shouted with joy when they heard that all four officers who had been arresting Floyd when he died May 25 would be in jail soon.Former President Barack Obama spoke at a virtual town hall on police reform and told people who have been protesting they have the power to make things better. "I want you to know that you...WW…
Family and officials say Rayshard Brooks didn't have to die | CNN
By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — , shot while running from police, didn’t have to die, his family says.The mayor of Atlanta agrees. On Monday, she called Brooks’ death a murder.Experts say the confrontation with police on Friday night could have been handled differently.The family and the city are waiting to see whether the district attorney will file charges against the officer who fired three shots at Brooks and another officer who had been trying to arrest the 27-year-old man in the parking lot of a Wendy’s.Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard told CNN’s Anderson...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — , shot while running from police, didn’t have to die, his family says.The mayor of Atlanta agrees. On Monday, she called Brooks’ death a murder.Experts say the confrontation with police on Friday night could have been handled differently.The family and the city are waiting to see whether the district attorney will file charges against the officer who fired three shots at Brooks and another officer who had been trying to arrest the 27-year-old man in the parking lot of a Wendy’s.Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard told CNN’s Anderson...WW…
All our recent progress with Covid-19 could be wiped out by variants, CDC director says. 'Please stay strong'
(CNN)The US is at risk of losing all its recent gains in the battle against Covid-19 as take advantage of Americans getting lax with safety measures."Please hear me clearly: At this level of cases with variants spreading, we stand to completely lose the hard-earned ground we have gained," said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. After weeks of , new infections are on the rise again -- about 2% more this past week compared to the previous week, Walensky said Monday. "Similarly, the most recent seven-day average of deaths has also increased...…(CNN)The US is at risk of losing all its recent gains in the battle against Covid-19 as take advantage of Americans getting lax with safety measures."Please hear me clearly: At this level of cases with variants spreading, we stand to completely lose the hard-earned ground we have gained," said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. After weeks of , new infections are on the rise again -- about 2% more this past week compared to the previous week, Walensky said Monday. "Similarly, the most recent seven-day average of deaths has also increased...WW…
Roughly half of the 282 total people arrested at Columbia and CCNY were not affiliated with the schools, NYPD says
Students at some universities in the United Kingdom have set up pro-Palestinian encampments in recent days. At Newcastle University, a small pro-Palestinian encampment has been set up on a lawn in front of the college's buildings, video and pictures on social media showed.The X account "Newcastle Apartheid Off Campus" shared images of their encampment, which shows around a dozen tents on the lawn, some with Palestinian flags hanging from them. The group describes itself as a "student-led coalition fighting for an end to Newcastle University's partnership with defense companies...…Students at some universities in the United Kingdom have set up pro-Palestinian encampments in recent days. At Newcastle University, a small pro-Palestinian encampment has been set up on a lawn in front of the college's buildings, video and pictures on social media showed.The X account "Newcastle Apartheid Off Campus" shared images of their encampment, which shows around a dozen tents on the lawn, some with Palestinian flags hanging from them. The group describes itself as a "student-led coalition fighting for an end to Newcastle University's partnership with defense companies...WW…
