The pandemic has now surpassed 5 million reported cases, according to Johns Hopkins University, and 328,000 deaths, reflecting new hot spots. Meanwhile, Cyclone Amphan hit low-lying Bangladesh and eastern India with winds of more than 100 mph Wednesday, killing at least 22 people.

Brazil just saw its deadliest day of the pandemic. And essential workers are having their hazard pay rescinded.

The U.S. is threatening to permanently cut off its funding to the WHO. And Trump says he’s taking an unproven COVID-19 remedy himself.

Without a vaccine, some parts of the economy may not recover. And Brazil is sinking as the coronavirus overwhelms its hospitals.

President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. would develop a coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year, but the country will reopen, “vaccine or no vaccine.” Meanwhile, a severing of China-U.S. ties may not be mere bluster.

A whistleblower says the Trump administration has no comprehensive plan for stopping coronavirus. And the CDC’s guidance on reopening leaves something to be desired.

President Donald Trump pushed back against White House expert Dr. Anthony Fauci’s cautious view on school reopenings, saying, “I think you should absolutely open the schools.” Meanwhile, Washington is saying researchers fighting the coronavirus are being targeted by hackers with Chinese government connections.

Rapid reopenings could be happening too soon. And a brutal attack in Afghanistan has killed 24 people.

Even if a vaccine for COVID-19 is found, experts fear there won’t be enough for everyone. And Wuhan’s rolling out an ambitious mass testing plan.

France and the UK are beginning to lift their lockdowns. And the U.S. government is preparing to level accusations against China over alleged hacking.