U.S. states are under enormous pressure to relax social distancing rules and reopen because of mounting unemployment. Since announcing plans to reopen, Texas has added over 1,700 new cases of coronavirus. South Korea, for the first time in weeks, reports the first day with no new cases of COVID-19. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan purchased $9 mil in COVID-19 tests from South Korea that are under guard in an undisclosed location to protect from federal seizure. The United States has focused resources on an unproven technology and company for a vaccine. CNN provides an in-depth analysis of coronavirus cases over the past 2 months. No evidence has been found to link Wuhan research labs to the coronavirus’ origin.

The US passes 60,000 COVID-19 deaths, as new data on a promising drug treatment is revealed. A new way to test for coronavirus infection may be available. Meat plant workers fear for their safety after Trump orders plants to stay open. As a result of the coronavirus, boneless chicken is scarce. US colleges and universities are formulating how to re-open in the fall. The governor of California intends to close beaches and parks due to overcrowding.

In addition to posting today's curated news on our website at C-19 Daily, we're bringing you an interview with Chris Duffy, Head of Advisory Services at Infinite Blue. Chris gives an overview of the upcoming webinar “A Novel Approach to Re-Introducing the Workforce to the New ‘Normal’ Post COVID-19.”

A leading coronavirus predictive model has increased the number of projected deaths in the US. The governor of California has issued a warning that packed beaches are putting COVID-19 progress at risk. Tennessee reopens a day after reporting its highest one day increase in the number of coronavirus cases. The first dog in the US tests positive for COVID-19. JetBlue is the first US airline to require masks to be worn on flights. If the 2020 Olympics do not occur in 2021 they will be cancelled.

The White House coronavirus coordinator, Dr. Birx, states that some form of social distancing will be in place throughout the summer. Researchers have found that more Americans are venturing out despite stay-at-home orders. A second wave of coronavirus is anticipated to occur this next winter with no vaccine expected in the next 12-18 months. A possible way to speed vaccine trials brings with it a moral dilemma. The CDC has added six new symptoms to its list for COVID-19. The FDA has approved an oral fluid test for coronavirus. New Zealand proclaims no community cases of coronavirus and starts to ease its restrictions.

Testing suggests that the coronavirus has infected 20 percent of New York City residents. First responders want awareness of who has coronavirus to better protect themselves. Americans ignored early warning signs of coronavirus. Offices will likely be different when employees return to work. Results from new studies shed light on whether antibodies will be a reliable form of protection against COVID-19. In the Czech Republic, the restrictions are being eased.

The US Senate approves $310 billion in new SBA Payroll Protection Program loan money. President Trump says his immigration order will only apply to green card applicants. The CDC warns that a second outbreak may occur next winter. Several types of vaccines are in development to combat COVID-19. The FDA approves the first at-home test for COVID-19. California is the first state to recommend a test for asymptomatic people. Missouri is suing China over coronavirus economic losses.

President Trump will sign an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States. Air travel in the US has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. A Los Angeles county study finds that the number of adults with antibodies from coronavirus is higher than the number of cases that have been reported. Several states begin to lift lockdown restrictions. In New York, aggressive coronavirus antibody testing begins. Singapore, once seen as a model for its pandemic response, is now experiencing an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Coronavirus is one of many infectious diseases that has originated in domesticated or wild animals.