Global: Total confirmed cases ~6,230,000; Total deaths: ~374,000; Total recoveries: ~2,673,000. (Johns Hopkins University)

U.S.: Total confirmed cases ~1,800,000; Total deaths: ~105,000; Total recoveries: ~445,000

[Promising news] The coronavirus is losing its potency and has become much less lethal, top Italian doctor says. (Reuters)

[Bad news] Florida’s seen a “statistically significant� uptick in the number of pneumonia and influenza deaths. The CDC said it’s likely COVID-19. (Daily Beast)

[Bad news] Public health and government officials warned that the ongoing protests against police brutality could lead to a new wave of coronavirus infections. The new cases could add to the already disproportionate burden the disease has had on African-American and Latino populations. (Washington Post / Wall Street Journal)

[Interesting theory] Coronavirus May Be a Blood Vessel Disease, Which Explains Everything. 40% of deaths from COVID-19 are related to cardiovascular complications, and the disease starts to look like a vascular infection instead of a purely respiratory one. (Elemental)

While Trump shelters in the White House, America cries out for leadership. Under siege in the White House, Trump is aggravating America’s latest racial anguish in a nation now simultaneously beset by violence-wracked cities, a deadly disease, and staggering economic deprivation. (CNN)

As Protests and Violence Spill Over, Trump Shrinks Back. Trump spent Sunday out of sight, berating opponents on Twitter, even as some of his campaign advisers were recommending that he deliver a televised address to the nation. (New York Times)

1/ After a weekend out of sight, Trump emerged from the White House bunker and called America’s governors “weak� and demanded that they “dominate� the protesters, which he labeled “terrorists.� Trump asked “Why aren’t you prosecuting them?� while demanding “retribution.� He warned governors that they’d look like “a bunch of jerks� if they didn’t send the protesters to “jail for long periods of time.� Otherwise, Trump added, “you’re wasting your time.� Trump, who has not formally addressed the nation since the protests began, continued: “you have to use the military […] we have a wonderful military,� adding that they would look like “fools� if they didn’t take control of the situation. Trump also accused Minnesota of becoming “a laughingstock all over the world.� (New York Times /