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In One California County, a 'Steep' Spike in Virus Cases

And LA County isn't the only county in the Golden State to see alarming reversal in COVID-19 progress

(Newser) - California was seen as an early success case in combating COVID-19, shutting down early and getting the numbers low enough so that Gov. Gavin Newsom felt comfortable in starting to reopen the state. Now, however, the coronavirus has come roaring back, and in LA County especially, the state's epicenter...

Europe Welcomes Back Tourists, but Not Americans

People from US banned for at least another 2 weeks because of coronavirus

(Newser) - The European Union wants the world's tourists to know it will be back open for business on Wednesday, but only if they hail from 15 countries. And the US is not one of them. The EU on Tuesday listed the nations whose residents are welcome when the borders reopen:...

At One California Prison, a 'Devastating' COVID Outbreak

Nearly a third of the inmates at San Quentin State Prison have contracted the virus

(Newser) - One California correctional facility currently accounts for nearly half of the state's 2,000-plus prison cases of COVID-19, a fact that Gov. Gavin Newsom is now calling a "deep area of focus and concern." Citing data from the state's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation , USA Today...

Now Scientists Are Warning About a Scary New Flu Virus

Virus can be transmitted from pigs to humans, but scientists worry it will mutate further

(Newser) - The year 2020 really is the gift that keeps on giving: Now researchers are warning that an influenza virus with the potential to become a pandemic has been discovered in China. Called G4 EA H1N1, the flu virus is carried by pigs but has already been transmitted to a small...

Trapped by Virus, Man Sails 5K Miles to Get to Elderly Parents

Juan Manuel Ballestero journeyed from Portugal on sailboat after flights into Argentina were canceled

(Newser) - When the coronavirus pandemic hit, Juan Manuel Ballestero was on the island of Porto Santo in Portugal, and the native Argentinian could've remained there indefinitely. But "I didn't want to stay like a coward on an island where there were no cases," Ballestero tells the New ...

COVID-19 Death Toll Hits Staggering High
Earth Marks Grim New Record
Jun 28, 2020 5:10 PM CDT

Earth Marks Grim New Record

The coronavirus has killed 500K, and that's not all

(Newser) - Only hours after planet Earth hit the shocking milestone of 10 million coronavirus cases, John Hopkins University revealed another: 500,000 deaths worldwide. That means the death toll doubled in a little over seven weeks, USA Today reports. The news comes amid a wave of negative stories for the US,...

Miami Beaches Are Closing Down
'The Window Is Closing'
to Curb the Pandemic
the rundown
Jun 28, 2020 2:10 PM CDT

'The Window Is Closing' to Curb the Pandemic

In Florida, where cases are surging, Miami is closing its beaches for the July 4 holiday

(Newser) - Miami is shutting down its popular beaches over the Fourth of July weekend as coronavirus cases surge in Florida, CNN reports. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez made the announcement Friday and said all county parks and beaches will be closed from Friday, July 3 to Tuesday, July 7. "As...

Barista $78K Richer After Refusing to Serve Woman

Lenen Gutierrez told her she's supposed to wear a mask

(Newser) - A San Diego barista is over $78,000 richer after standing up to a woman who wanted service without wearing a mask, ABC7 reports. "It's so shocking to see something get so big that only happened within a few minutes," says the barista, Lenen Gutierrez, in a...

Pence Cancels Political Events in 3 States

But he'll still visit Florida, Texas, and Arizona

(Newser) - Mike Pence called off campaign events in Florida and Arizona this coming week as the states experience a surge in new coronavirus cases, the AP reports. Pence will still travel to those states, which have set records for new confirmed infections in recent days, the White House confirmed, saying he...

'ReOpen' Founder Who Refused to Wear a Mask Gets COVID-19

But Tim Walters doesn't blame himself

(Newser) - Three facts about Tim Walters: He fought to reopen Maryland at the peak of the pandemic. He refused to wear a mask. He just tested positive for COVID-19. "I was diagnosed yesterday at the ER with COVID-19 and here I am months after not wearing a mask at rallies,...

Judge: Centers Holding Immigrant Kids Are 'On Fire'

Order mandates that children held in 3 Texas, Pa. facilities be released by July 17 due to pandemic

(Newser) - A federal judge on Friday ordered the release of children held with their parents in US immigration jails and denounced the Trump administration's prolonged detention of families during the pandemic. US District Judge Dolly Gee's order applies to kids held for more than 20 days at three family...

We've Become Obsessed With Sourdough Vids During Lockdown

Viewership of sourdough-tied content has spiked in pandemic, and David Lynch is now a weatherman

(Newser) - During the coronavirus lockdown, have you become obsessed with watching sourdough-related content on YouTube? This may sound oddly specific, but if you fall under that umbrella, you're definitely not the only one. CNET reports that between mid-March and the end of May, the average number of daily views of...

US Considers a New Strategy on Testing
US May Shift Strategy
on COVID Testing
the rundown
Jun 26, 2020 9:53 AM CDT

US May Shift Strategy on COVID Testing

'Pool testing' may be more effective

(Newser) - The US is considering a major shift in strategy in regard to COVID-19: It's called "pool testing." The general idea is to make testing more efficient by taking a shortcut of sorts. Samples would be taken from a group of people and then combined, and then one...

In the Pandemic, a 'Smoldering Fire' Among the Young

Younger people account for growing number of COVID-19 cases, and that could lead to an 'inferno'

(Newser) - Health officials were already concerned about a mystery illness in kids that appears to be linked to the coronavirus. Now, a new worry: COVID-19 is afflicting a growing number of young adults across the nation, with experts worrying that many cases may be asymptomatic and contributing to the spread. In...

WH on Trump Flouting NJ Quarantine: He's 'Not a Civilian'

President visiting NJ golf course this weekend, would normally have to quarantine for 14 days

(Newser) - New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey announced earlier this week that visitors from coronavirus "hot spot" states will need to self-quarantine for 14 days before going about their business, or they'll face a fine. One visitor to the latter state this weekend, however, has no plans on following...

A Major Sporting Event Is Canceled for 2020

The New York City Marathon takes a year off

(Newser) - Long-distance runners, bad news: The New York City Marathon just got canceled for 2020. Event organizers and the mayor's office said Wednesday it's just too dangerous to assemble some 50,000 runners in the middle of a pandemic, TMZ reports. They cited "coronavirus-related health and safety concerns...

New Zealand Makes an Exception for James Cameron

Director and crew given entry to nearly virus-free nation to shoot 'Avatar' sequels

(Newser) - No outsiders are generally allowed inside New Zealand these days as the nation continues its three-month-old travel ban to keep COVID-19 in check . If you're James Cameron, however, there's a little wiggle room. Bloomberg reports that the director and a 30-person crew have been bestowed with an exemption...

COVID Hospitalizations Surge Across US: 'Just Overwhelmed'

Seven states saw spikes, with Arizona, California, and Texas posting especially worrisome numbers

(Newser) - Arizona on Tuesday saw a record high of 3,591 new coronavirus cases and a surge in the number of hospitalizations for patients thought to have the virus, in the wake of having lifted its stay-at-home order in May. Data from the state's Department of Health Services shows...

Americans May Remain Banned After EU Reopens Borders

Infection rate is far too high for US to be on list of 'safe' countries

(Newser) - The European Union is preparing to open its borders to travelers from countries that have the pandemic under control—but the US is nowhere close to qualifying, according to draft lists seen by the New York Times . One list, with 47 countries, contains only countries with infection rates lower than...

Tennis Star Has COVID, Takes Heat for 'Horror Show'

Novak Djokovic and wife Jelena both have virus after controversial tennis exhibition in Balkans

(Newser) - A tennis exhibition series in the Balkans that got flak for taking place during the pandemic made even more headlines after three players—Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric, and Viktor Troicki—and two staff members contracted COVID-19. Now, a bigger name joins that group. Per the Telegraph and CNN , the world'...

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