This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for September 18th, 2020.

The World Health Organization’s European director warned governments against reducing the quarantine period for people potentially exposed. WHO Europe's 53-country region recorded more than 300,000 cases in the last week, and more than half of countries reported a rise of more than 10% over the last 2 weeks.

The UK’s Health Minister meanwhile, denied Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the government was considering a 2-week national lockdown. He said there was “speculation in the press” a lockdown would be needed to contain a rapid rise in infections.

India is on track to overtake the United States to become the worst-affected country. 98,000 new cases confirmed yesterday and total caseload surpassing 5 million. And it’s spreading fast there. The country confirmed 1 million new infections in the past 11 days.

New York City wanted to be among the first to get students back into classrooms, but Mayor Bill de Blasio announced he’s delaying in-person instruction for most students due to a shortage of staff and supplies. Middle and high school students will learn remotely through at least Oct. 1.

Wynn Resorts tests groups of up to 700 employees every 2 weeks. They’ve done 15,051 tests so far and of those, there have been 548 positive cases. 51 of those were recorded before reopening and 497 were after reopening. Wynn Las Vegas has hosted more than 500,000 guests since reopening in early June.

The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Wheeler, GA. Craig, OK. Rosebud, MT. Chattahoochee, GA. East Feliciana, LA. New on the list, Emmons, ND. Bollinger, MO. New on the list, Stewart, GA. Hardeman TN. And Union, FL. Countries with the most cases in the last 7 days per capita: Aruba, Israel, Bahrain, Andorra, Montenegro, Argentina, Costa Rica, Spain, Peru, and Kuwait.

There are 2,517,344 active cases in the United States. The current Top 10 states by number of active cases: Florida, California, Georgia, Arizona, Virginia, Maryland, Missouri, Texas, Alabama, and South Carolina.

There’ve been a total 197,633 deaths in the US reported as COVID-related.

Globally there have been 943,066 deaths. Down 1% over 14 days. 

The states with the most new deaths reported as COVID-related: Florida 142. Texas 98. California 91. Georgia 55. Arizona 38. Virginia 36. North Carolina 31. South Carolina and Missouri 26. And Illinois and Ohio with 25.

Globally, there are 7,360,220 active cases with 1% in serious or critical condition.

There are 305,952 new cases around the world in the last 24 hours, against a high of 312,135 on September 11th.

The 5 Countries with the most new cases: India 96,793. United States 39,216. Brazil 35,757. Argentina 12,701. And Spain 11,291.

In the United States, there are 39,216 new cases in the last 24 hours against a high of 75,682 July 15th.

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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for September 17th, 2020.

Connecticut officials took what they called the “extraordinary step” of closing a nursing home and moving residents out after an outbreak resulting in around 30 cases and four deaths. This right after the state made the rare move of installing an outside manager at the home in Norwich to address deficiencies.

NYC opened a testing lab in Manhattan after months of complaints about testing delays. The aim is to cut down on wait times and not depend on backlogged big lab companies. The facility will prioritize New York City residents, with turnaround times in 24-48 hours.

The federal government released broad plans aimed at distributing free vaccines within a day after an emergency use authorization or full approval is granted. A "playbook" developed by the CDC instructs state health agencies to create planning committees and prepare for a limited supply of vaccine doses in the fall.

The CDC is also reporting most children under 21 dying from COVID-19 are Hispanic, Black or Native American. Of those who died, 78% were children of color: 45% were Hispanic, 29% were Black and 4% were non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native.

ICU wards in Spain are busy again. Madrid is for the second time the capital worst hit by outbreaks on the continent. And doctors and nurses say authorities are, again, responding too erratically and too late. One doctor called it March but in slow motion.

Ireland’s entire Cabinet is self-isolating and parliament has been suspended after the health minister reported feeling unwell. Stephen Donnelly has contacted his doctor for a test, but he did take part in a cabinet meeting and press conference beforehand.

The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Wheeler, GA. Craig, OK. Chattahoochee, GA. East Feliciana, LA. Rosebud, MT. Bollinger, MO. Union, FL. Hardeman TN. New on the list Stark, ND. And Edmunds, SD. Countries with the most cases in the last 7 days per capita: Aruba, Bahrain, Israel, Andorra, Montenegro, Argentina, Costa Rica, Spain, Peru, and Kuwait. Turks and Caicos Islands drops out of the top 10.

There are 2,507,795 active cases in the United States. The current Top 10 states by number of active cases: Florida, California, Georgia, Arizona, Virginia, Maryland, Missouri, Texas, Alabama, and South Carolina.

There’ve been a total 196,732 deaths in the US reported as COVID-related.

Globally there have been 938,179 deaths. Flat over 14 days.  

The states with the most new deaths reported as COVID-related: Florida 156. Arkansas 147. Texas 144. California 106. Ohio 50. Virginia 45. North Carolina 38. Illinois 35. South Carolina 34. And Arizona 27.

Globally, there are 7,287,870 active cases with 1% in serious or critical condition.

There are 283,671 new cases around the world in the last 24 hours, against a high of 312,135 on September 11th.

The 5 Countries with the most new cases: India 97,859. United States 40,154. Brazil 37,387. Argentina 11,674. And Spain 11,193.

In the United States, there are 39,221 new cases in the last 24 hours against a high of 75,682 on July 15th.

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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for September 16th, 2020.

New York has dropped six states from its coronavirus travel advisory. Travelers from California, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, and Ohio will no longer have to quarantine two weeks before entering the tri-state area.

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh isolated a biomolecule they say neutralizes the virus that causes COVID-19 "completely and specifically." In a published report, they say this antibody component is used for a drug, Ab8, that could be both a preventative and therapeutic treatment.

Hospitals in England say a shortage of tests in the U.K. is jeopardizing medical staffing and the ability to handle a potential surge in cases this winter. Daily new infections have gone to levels not seen since late May.

Dr. Anthony Fauci praised Vermont as a model and proof the principles he’s been touting can lead to a safer reopening. Vermont has the lowest per capita rate of cases of any state, and one of the lowest death rates. Only two Covid-19 patients are currently hospitalized.

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron said most of his team has contracted COVID-19. He said he didn’t know the exact percentage. Per SEC protocols, players who have contracted COVID-19 don't have to be tested again for 90 days.

And How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris says he and his family are "feeling good" months after they tested positive. He, his husband, and their 9-year-old twins, all weathered the illness in late March, early April.

The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Wheeler, GA. New on the list, Craig, OK. Luce, MI. Chattahoochee, GA. East Feliciana, LA. Rosebud, MT. Bollinger, MO. Harrisonburg, VA. Hardeman, TN. And Union, FL. Countries with the most cases in the last 7 days per capita: Aruba, Bahrain, Israel, Andorra, Montenegro, Argentina, Costa Rica, Spain, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Peru.

There are 2,519,864 active cases in the United States. The current Top 10 states by number of active cases: Florida, California, Georgia, Arizona, Virginia, Maryland, Missouri, Alabama overtakes Texas. Then South Carolina.

There’ve been a total 195,735 deaths in the US reported as COVID-related.

Globally there have been 930,758 deaths. Down 4% over 14 days.  

The states with the most new deaths reported as COVID-related: California 153. Texas 148. Florida 139. Virginia 96. Ohio 82. North Carolina 51. Georgia 45. Alabama 32. Tennessee 30. And Mississippi 28.

Globally, there are 7,246,430 active cases with 1% in serious or critical condition.

There are 266,249 new cases around the world in the last 24 hours, against a high of 312,135 on September 11th.

The 5 Countries with the most new cases: India 91,120. United States 36,447. Brazil 34,755. Argentina 11,892. And Spain 9,437.

In the United States, there are 36,836 new cases in the last 24 hours against a high of 75,682 July 15th.

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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for September 15th, 2020.

South Carolina’s lieutenant governor, Pamela Evette, tested positive. She’s had “only mild symptoms” and began quarantining last week.

The CDC has guidelines for when an employee can safely return to work. Someone who’s tested positive does not need a negative test to return. Previously, the CDC recommended a negative test before resuming contact with other people.

In the northeast, several K-12 school districts are delaying in-person classes after high school students attended large parties. This is similar to college students complicating reopening plans by not paying attention to protective measures.

A federal judge ruled some of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's pandemic restrictions were unconstitutional. Plaintiffs were fighting requirements that people stay at home, limit gatherings, and "non-life-sustaining" businesses shut down.

India's parliament reopened yesterday for the first time in almost six months, but at least 25 lawmakers could not enter the chamber because they tested positive. The virus is spreading faster in India than anywhere in the world, reporting nearly 100,000 new infections a day.

In France, Marseille and Bordeaux enacted stricter restrictions as infection rates go up faster than the latest national surge. In Bordeaux, that means no more than 10 people in public parks, along the river and on beaches. Also, no fun fairs, antique fairs or neighborhood parties.

The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Wheeler, GA. Luce, MI. Chattahoochee, GA. East Feliciana, LA. Rosebud, MT. Union, FL. Harrisonburg, VA. Bollinger, MO. New on the list Edmunds, SD. And Hardeman, TN. Countries with the most cases in the last 7 days per capita: Aruba, Bahrain, Israel, Montenegro, Argentina, Costa Rica, Andorra, Spain, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Kuwait.

There are 2,522,463 active cases in the United States. The current Top 10 states by number of active cases: Florida, California, Georgia, Arizona, Virginia, Maryland, Missouri, Texas, Alabama, and South Carolina.

There’ve been a total 194,467 deaths in the US reported as COVID-related.

Globally there have been 925,617 deaths. Up 8% over 14 days. 

The states with the most new deaths reported as COVID-related: California 77. Texas 65. Florida 33. Pennsylvania 23. Georgia 20. Tennessee and Virginia 19. Louisiana 17. Washington 15. And South Carolina 13.

Globally, there are 7,231,890 active cases with 1% in serious or critical condition.

There are 242,195 new cases around the world in the last 24 hours, against a high of 312,229 on September 11th.

The 5 countries with the most new cases: India 81,911. United States 38,072. Brazil 19,089. Argentina 9,909. And France 6,158.

In the United States, there are 33,369 new cases in the last 24 hours against a high of 75,682 on July 15th.

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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for September 14th, 2020.

Austria’s leader says that country is seeing the start of a “second wave.” Citizens are being urged to comply with reinforced rules and companies are being asked to keep employees working from home.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a new countrywide lockdown to combat a stubborn surge there, with schools and parts of the economy expected to shut down. Israelis will face restrictions on movement and on gatherings.

In England, NHS bosses sent a letter to general practice doctors reminding them to offer face-to-face appointments where necessary. And they were warned they face investigation if they don’t. Some professional bodies say comments like that risk insulting doctors.

A study published by the CDC says very young children, like those in daycare, can catch COVID-19 and spread the virus to adults, even if they never show symptoms. In one case, an 8-month-old baby appears to have spread it from daycare to both parents.

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday daily life in the U.S. won't get back to normal until late 2021 when a vaccine is widely distributed. And he’s confident there’ll be one by then.

But Atlanta’s trying to get back to normal. That city is moving to “phase two” of its pandemic reopening guidelines. It actually changes very little but adds a non-binding recommendation that small gatherings of up to 10 with social distancing are now okay.

The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: New on the list and at the top, Wheeler, GA. Luce, MI. Chattahoochee, GA. East Feliciana, LA. Rosebud, MT. Harrisonburg, VA. And all new on the list, Union FL, Bollinger, MO, Hardeman, TN, and Stutsman, ND. Countries with the most cases in the last 7 days per capita: Aruba, Bahrain, Israel, Montenegro, Costa Rica, Argentina, new on the list Andorra, Spain, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Kuwait.

There are 2,534,989 active cases in the United States. The current Top 10 states by number of active cases: Florida, California, Georgia, Arizona, Virginia, Maryland, Missouri, Texas, Alabama, and South Carolina.

There’ve been a total 194,041 deaths in the US reported as COVID-related.

Globally there have been 921,762 deaths. Up 8% over 14 days.  

The states with the most new deaths reported as COVID-related: Texas 67. California 52. Georgia 46. Louisiana 33. South Carolina 24. Illinois, Tennessee, and Massachusetts with 14. Minnesota 13. And Florida, Mississippi, and Arkansas all with 12.

Globally, there are 7,226,481 active cases with 1% in serious or critical condition.

There are 325,185 new cases around the world in the last 24 hours, a new all-time high.

The 5 Countries with the most new cases: India 93,215. United States 31,857. Brazil 14,597. Argentina 9,056. And Colombia 7,355.

In the United States, there are 39,192 new cases in the last 24 hours against a high of 73,524 on July 24.

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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for September 11th, 2020.

A CDC report says dining out raises the risk of contracting COVID-19 more than other activities, like shopping. Those who tested positive were approximately twice as likely to have reported dining at a restaurant than those with negative test results.

More than 600 students at the University of Alabama have been sanctioned — 33 effectively suspended — for breaking the rules to curb the spread of cases on campus. Student organizations aren’t exempt either…suspension is pending for one and three have been sanctioned.

Nebraska’s Governor will end nearly all social-distancing restrictions Monday. The new rules will still limit indoor gatherings like concerts, meeting halls and theaters, but will drop all other mandates in favor of voluntary guidelines.

Scientists praised AstraZeneca’s decision to suspend its late-stage coronavirus vaccine trials and do a safety review after a participant developed a serious neurological condition. The goal is to find out if the condition was a reaction to the vaccine or coincidence.

Western Europe has passed the U.S. in new daily Covid-19 infections after bringing the pandemic under control earlier in the summer. It’s a setback for a part of the world that seemed to have gotten a grip on the virus.

Contributing to that, the number of people in England who tested positive rose 43% in one week. NHS statistics show for the week ending September 2nd, the country had the highest weekly number since test and trace was launched at the end of May.

The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Livingston, MO. Chattahoochee, GA. East Feliciana, LA. Luce, MI. Willacy, TX. Lincoln, AR. Kleberg, TX. Harrisonburg, VA. Rosebud, MT. And new on the list, Henry, IA. Countries with the most cases in the last 7 days per capita: Aruba, Bahrain, Turks and Caicos Islands, Israel, Montenegro, Argentina, Costa Rica, Spain, Kuwait, and Maldives.

There’ve been 6,395,904 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States and 191,753 deaths. The 10 states with highest cumulative case counts: California with 750,916. Texas with 669,592. Florida 654,731. New York 441,911. Georgia 289,123. Illinois 257,566. Arizona 207,002. New Jersey 195,414. North Carolina 180,754. And Tennessee with 168,237 confirmed cases.

The 5 countries with the most new cases: India 96,760. Brazil 40,431. United States 38,811. Argentina 11,905. And Spain 10,764.

The top 10 countries with highest overall cumulative case counts: The United States, India, Brazil, Russia, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, and Argentina.  

The states with the most new deaths reported as COVID-related: Florida 205. Texas 165. California 100. Georgia 76. Tennessee 57. South Carolina and Mississippi at 33. Ohio 30. Illinois 28. And Arizona, Missouri and Kentucky all had 22.

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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for September 10th, 2020.

Starting September 14, the U.S. government will stop conducting COVID-19 screenings of arriving international travelers. Such screenings have taken place across 15 select airports since January and included temperature checks and health questionnaires. The routing of flights from "high-risk" countries into these airports will also end Monday.

If you want to trick or treat door to door this Halloween in L.A. County, you can do it without getting a ticket, but it’s still not encouraged. Yesterday the county health department said door to door trick or treat would be prohibited, but today, the Sheriff said that will not be enforced.

The Director of the National Institutes of Health told a Senate committee any decisions around the release of a vaccine will be based purely on science or he "will have no part of it." Dr. Francis Collins did add he has cautious optimism at least one vaccine will have emerged and turned out to be effective by the end of 2020.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the prohibition on indoor dining in NYC will be lifted Sept. 30. It was one of few places in the nation still with such a ban. Restaurants will be able to operate indoor dining at 25% capacity.

The British government backed measures it hopes will lower the worry about new cases, especially in young adults. That includes a ban on social gatherings of more than six people in England, indoors or outdoors, a ban that will be legally enforced.

France’s prime minister is self-isolating. He came into contact with the director of the Tour de France, who’s tested positive. After months of decline, France is facing a resurgence, with a daily average of 7,000 cases for the last 7 days and an increase of patients in intensive care.

The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Chattahoochee, GA. East Feliciana, LA. Livingston, MO. Luce, MI. Willacy, TX. Lincoln, AR. Pawnee, KS. Rosebud, MT. And new on the list Harrisonburg, VA and Kleberg, TX. Countries with the most cases in the last 7 days per capita: Aruba, Turks and Caicos Islands, Bahrain, Argentina, Costa Rica, Montenegro, Maldives, Spain, and Kuwait is new on the top 10.

There’ve been 6,359,313 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States and 190,784 deaths. The 10 states with highest cumulative case counts: California with 747,017. Texas with 667,500. Florida 652,259. New York 441,154. Georgia 287,300. Illinois 255,613. Arizona 206,541. New Jersey 194,994. North Carolina 179,536. And Tennessee with 166,635 confirmed cases.

The 5 Countries with the most new cases as of yesterday: India 95,529. United States 35,244. Brazil 34,208. Argentina 12,259. And Spain 8,866.

The top 10 countries with highest overall cumulative case counts: The United States, India, Brazil, Russia, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, and Argentina.  

The states with the most new deaths reported as COVID-related: Florida 202. California 155. Texas 126. Michigan 76. Georgia 58. North Carolina 45. Mississippi 38. Tennessee 35. And Arizona and South Carolina at 30.

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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for September 9th, 2020.

The CEOs of nine drug makers signed a pledge promising they won’t file for regulatory approval or authorization of experimental Covid-19 vaccines until proven safe through late-stage clinical testing. Once there is a vaccine, they also pledge to ensure supply across the world.

Honolulu’s Mayor is extending their stay-at-home order for 2 weeks. But he will allow solo activity at beaches, parks, ad trails like running or eating alone in these public places. The number of new cases had not declined as much as he wanted.

A new NBC - SurveyMonkey poll shows coronavirus fatigue is setting in, with rising numbers thinking businesses aren’t opening soon enough. However most American adults still worry businesses are opening too soon. The poll also shows 40% of adults say they would get a government-approved vaccine.

New Mexico officials are reassuring teachers students can’t sue them if they get the virus in class. Teachers are protected by insurance that covers court costs.

UK Labor Party leader Keir Starmer is warning their test-and-trace system is “on the verge of collapse.” Ministers conceded a lack of lab capacity has prevented many from getting a test. Some citizens are asking to travel to Scotland for testing.

Many parents are challenging authorities in Spain on the order to return to school. They see safety measures as ill-funded as a new wave of infections sweeps the country. Some are even willing to face charges for truancy, punishable by 3-6 months in prison.

The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Chattahoochee, GA moves into the #1 spot. Then East Feliciana, LA. Livingston, MO. Willacy, TX. Wayne, TN. Lincoln, AR. Pawnee, KS. Radford, VA. Rosebud, MT. And Duval, TX. Countries with the most cases in the last 7 days per capita: Aruba, Bahrain, Turks and Caicos Islands, Israel, Maldives, Argentina, Costa Rica, Spain, Peru, and Montenegro is new to the top 10.

There’ve been 6,326,696 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States and 189,639 deaths. The 10 states with highest cumulative case counts: California with 744,425. Texas with 662,427. Florida 650,092. New York 440,578. Georgia 285,350. Illinois 254,276. Arizona 206,045. New Jersey 194,667. North Carolina 178,635. And Tennessee with 165,754 confirmed cases.

The 5 Countries with the most new cases: India 89,852. United States 28,561. Brazil 17,330. Argentina 12,027. And Spain 8,964.

The top 10 countries with highest overall cumulative case counts: The United States, India, Brazil, Russia, Peru, Colombia, Mexico overtakes South Africa, Spain, and Argentina. 

The states with the most new deaths reported as COVID-related: Texas 89. California 72. Florida 48. Tennessee 27. Georgia 26. Ohio 22. Louisiana 13. Indiana and Iowa with 12. And New York 11.

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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for September 8th, 2020.

Beaches across the United States drew major crowds over Labor Day weekend. Daytona Beach, FL went ahead with its popular Daytona Truck Meet. Numerous parking lots for San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles County beaches in CA closed after they filled to capacity. At the Jersey shore, beach staffing has been extended into September.

In New York, the infection rate there has been below 1% for 30 straight days. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is encouraging residents to continue with mask wearing and social distancing. New York has seen all its region enter phase four of reopening.

Bruce Williamson, the lead singer of the Temptations, died from coronavirus Sunday night at his home in Vegas at the age of 49. He was a Temptation from 2006 to 2015.

England’s deputy chief medical officer has said the rise in cases in the UK is of great concern and people, especially young people, had “relaxed too much” over the summer.

India has become the world's second worst-hit country behind the United States. It has with increasing urgency been trying to head off economic disaster from the pandemic. India’s Health Ministry also reported a total of 71,642 deaths, the 3rd-highest cumulative national toll.

The games will go on in Tokyo. The VP of the International Olympic Committee said the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be the "games that conquered COVID." The games were postponed in March, the first time that’s happened outside of war.

The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Wayne, TN. Chattahoochee, GA. East Feliciana, LA. Livingston, MO. Willacy, TX. Lincoln, AR. Radford, VA. Rosebud, MT. Pawnee, KS. And Duval, TX. Countries with the most cases in the last 7 days per capita: Aruba, Turks and Caicos Islands, Bahrain, Israel, Maldives, Argentina, Costa Rica, Peru, Brazil, and Spain as Sint Maarten drops out of the top 10.

There’ve been 6,300,432 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States and 189,207 deaths. The 10 states with highest cumulative case counts: California with 741,071. Texas with 659,041. Florida 648,269. New York 440,021. Georgia 283,807. Illinois 252,884. Arizona 205,964. New Jersey 194,390. North Carolina 177,919. And Tennessee with 165,109 confirmed cases.

The 5 Countries with the most new cases: India 75,022. United States 25,325. Brazil 10,188. Argentina 9,215. And Colombia 5,327.

The top 10 countries with highest overall cumulative case counts: The United States, India moves into second, Brazil, Russia, Peru, Colombia, South Africa, Mexico, Spain, and Argentina.  

The states with the most new deaths reported as COVID-related: Texas 42. California 33.  New Jersey 22. South Carolina 20. New York 19. Pennsylvania 18. Florida and Ohio 17. Arkansas 14. And Louisiana 12.

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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for September 7th, 2020.

13 states are now exempt from the Massachusetts’ travel order requiring those entering the state to quarantine for 2 weeks or show a negative test result. Newly added to the low risk states list is Oregon, Washington state and Wyoming.

New York will be ramping up testing, of those who have already died. They’ll be testing for the coronavirus and the flu. Deaths linked to respiratory illnesses that weren’t confirmed before death are to be tested within 48 hours to ensure more accurate death data.

More than 20 NYU students have been suspended for breaking coronavirus policies. NBC News reported hundreds partying near the campus in Manhattan — many without masks. Students were told to quarantine 14 days before the start of in-person classes.

Same problem in West Virginia. West Virginia University suspended 29 members of a fraternity for breaking coronavirus health and safety orders. A member who tested positive and was ordered quarantined instead went to a party at the fraternity house Friday. Plus all residents of the house had been told to isolate due to confirmed cases and close contacts.

The UK has recorded quite an increase in the number of people testing positive and there are concerns the government has lost control even as citizens return to work and universities get ready to reopen. Yesterday almost 3,000 in the UK tested positive, that’s a 50% increase in one day and the highest daily total since May.

Australia’s hot spot of Victoria state recorded its lowest count of new COVID-19 cases in more than 10 weeks. 41 news cases and 9 deaths in the latest 24-hour period measured. The state announced a slight easing of restrictions in Melbourne, but that city will remain in lockdown until at least Oct. 26.

The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita as of September 6th according to The New York Times: Wayne, TN. Chattahoochee, GA. New on the list, Livingston, MO and Willacy, TX. East Feliciana, LA. Lincoln, AR. Radford, VA. Rosebud, MT. Clay, SD. And new on the list, Duval, TX. Countries with the most cases in the last 7 days per capita: Aruba, Turks and Caicos Islands, Bahrain, Maldives, Israel, Sint Maarten, Argentina, Peru, Costa Rica, and Brazil as the Bahamas drops out of the top 10.

There’ve been 6,275,643 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States and 188,932 deaths. The 10 states with highest cumulative case counts: California with 738,550. Texas with 658,202. Florida 646,431. New York 439,501. Georgia 283,199. Illinois 251,515. Arizona 205,767. New Jersey 194,058. North Carolina 176,901. And Tennessee with 164,126 confirmed cases.

The 5 Countries with the most new cases for September 5th: India 91,723. United States 31,110. Brazil 14,606. New to the top 5 Colombia 8,065 and France 7,071 as Argentina and Spain move off the top 5 list.

The top 10 countries with highest overall cumulative case counts: The United States, Brazil, India, Russia, Peru, Colombia, South Africa, Mexico, Spain, and Argentina. 

The states with the most new deaths reported as COVID-related: Texas 81. Georgia 60. Louisiana 58. Florida 39. Missouri 32. California 22. Mississippi 15. Arizona 14. Arkansas 12. And North and South Carolina at 10 each.

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