New #coronavirus cases in the U.S. reach their highest single-day total.
More than 36,000 new infections were reported by state health departments Wednesday — surpassing the previous single-day record of 34,203 on April 25.#COVID19 soaring.https://t.co/igMYmF3QVN— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) June 24, 2020
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— Reuters (@Reuters) June 25, 2020
Researchers lower forecast for U.S. COVID-19 deaths even as cases climb https://t.co/k5Ca8rNrDJ pic.twitter.com/aDhivu6XO8
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 25, 2020
This rebound was preventable. pic.twitter.com/WoM0euDeFn
— Marshall Cohen (@MarshallCohen) June 24, 2020
You see that dip? That’s everyone staying home trying to buy time for a test-and-trace program that never happened because we elected a buffoon. https://t.co/1PMXOzTkiD
— Matt Goldberg (@MattGoldberg) June 24, 2020
Over the last 2 weeks, cases have risen by 84% in states that don't require wearing masks in public. In states where mask wearing is mandatory, cases have fallen by 25%. https://t.co/VJkKe7yEQ3 pic.twitter.com/2iXgg3ZwZ8
— John Duchneskie (@jduchneskie) June 24, 2020
At the current pace of growth in #COVID19 cases, this is a conservative hunch. I'll go out on a limb now — you can call me on it later — and predict that it key States remain open for business throughout July, America will see 200,000 deaths by Labor Day.
Hideous. https://t.co/JAQngdc23S— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) June 24, 2020
the 6 states with the highest positive test rates for coronavirus over the last week – exceeding 10%, compared to national average of 5.5% – all have Republican governors
https://t.co/Tahc9UHpFs— John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) June 24, 2020
Americans likely to be shut out when Europe reopens its borders next week, due to rising coronavirus infections in the U.S. and Trump's ban on European visitors. https://t.co/u8cWqiapSH
— AP Europe (@AP_Europe) June 24, 2020
From New York to the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, governments and businesses around the world are ramping up precautions as coronavirus case numbers surge. Infections are rising to dire new levels, wiping out two months of progress. https://t.co/ac6PJihlz4
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 25, 2020
The International Monetary Fund sharply lowers its forecast for global growth this year because it envisions far more severe economic damage from the coronavirus than it did just two months ago. The IMF predicts the global economy will shrink 4.9%. https://t.co/LuiPaiBoM5
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 24, 2020
China reports 19 newly confirmed cases of the coronavirus amid mass testing in Beijing, where a recent outbreak appears to have been brought under control. https://t.co/yUQ6FTzwEk
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 25, 2020
Virus-free Vietnam not ready to open doors to foreign tourists yet: PM https://t.co/mbePIDdbuW pic.twitter.com/titcaq1arf
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 25, 2020
Social taboos hinder Indonesia's fight against the coronavirus https://t.co/DtVOaA0HY6 pic.twitter.com/kq5rcwTmwE
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 25, 2020
#India reported 15,968 new #COVID19 cases as of 8 a.m. Wednesday, the highest daily jump so far, according to health officials, and 465 people died overnight, marking the highest daily number of casualties.
There are over 456,000 cases in India, including 14,476 deaths. pic.twitter.com/TAN0AqtUfa
— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) June 24, 2020
India has the fourth highest number of confirmed #coronavirus cases – over 470,000. But there are concerns the actual figure could be much higher https://t.co/clC5VQjKrs
— BBC World Service (@bbcworldservice) June 25, 2020
Australia reported its first COVID-19 death in more than a month, as concerns about a second wave of infections saw thousands of people queue, sometimes for hours, to be tested for the virus https://t.co/Go7Hce1YGL by @Colpackham pic.twitter.com/12kXaDIpuu
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 25, 2020
Russian parade defies pandemic as Putin stages power bid https://t.co/P29Q6ZFFr1
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) June 24, 2020
The @AfricaCDC is pushing robust anti-#COVID19 policies for the 55 African Union nations. Two charts stand out: One shows border shutdowns X-continent. The other shows mitigation measures & how many countries have implemented each one. @MoetiTshidi https://t.co/eoeM2Rsy5k pic.twitter.com/AFPYKHuuYN
— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) June 24, 2020
Brazil registers 42,725 new cases of coronavirus, 1,185 deaths https://t.co/KffmhmfP49 pic.twitter.com/bcEv4LxrMc
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 25, 2020
Peru has reported the world’s sixth-highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases. But with its economy struggling, it went ahead this week and opened many of the country’s largest shopping malls.https://t.co/NfiCqePeCQ
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 25, 2020
Mexico registers 947 new deaths from coronavirus and 5,437 new cases https://t.co/T3iW8AQLVS pic.twitter.com/mNCBqoEMgV
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 25, 2020
New #Covid19 vaccine update on @WHO's website. There are now 16 vaccines in human trials — so fast! — & 125 in preclinical work. Vaccines in the clinic are being developed in China (6), US (4), UK (2) & Australia, South Korea, Russia & Germany (1 each) https://t.co/Tcff0xs20T
— Helen Branswell (@HelenBranswell) June 24, 2020
Africa's participation in a COVID-19 vaccine trial has begun. Officials say the continent of 1.3 billion people cannot be left behind as the pandemic is 'picking up speed very quickly.' https://t.co/5Y8c3YRBqU
— AP Africa (@AP_Africa) June 24, 2020
Statin use linked to lower death rate in hospitalized #COVID19 patients. The use of these cholesterol-lowering drugs also linked w/ a lower incidence of ventilator use. It's a puzzle. Statins increase ACE2 receptor activity. Virus enters cells via ACE2 https://t.co/TPmSInrMz0 pic.twitter.com/5F5UC6scxw
— delthia ricks ? (@DelthiaRicks) June 24, 2020
CAUTION:
Scientists had reported the 1st drug to reduce deaths among critically ill #COVID19 patients: #dexamethasone.
Now the full study is posted online. It shows the drug may be risky for patients with milder illness & the timing of the treatment is critical.https://t.co/cAuM9dPkwI
— Microbes&Infection (@MicrobesInfect) June 25, 2020
New for the literature on #Covid19 immunity: South Korean scientists report finding neutralizing antibodies in 7/7 completely asymptomatic patients 8 weeks after lab diagnosis. "Seroconversion in asymptomatic patients might take longer." https://t.co/TVeStKvGyE
— Helen Branswell (@HelenBranswell) June 25, 2020
Trump sued for threat to pull Covid-19 funding over Indian blockade https://t.co/RTNrBO5Vcz
— Bloomberg (@business) June 24, 2020
Coronavirus infections are climbing among young Americans in several U.S. states where bars, restaurants and stores have reopened. https://t.co/0CpedznNxA
— AP Health & Science (@APHealthScience) June 24, 2020
California hospitalizations surge with new COVID-19 cases https://t.co/7PEhlOfpyW pic.twitter.com/VpkzslhX5h
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 25, 2020
Suddenly Ted Cruz is a supporter of big-gubmint federal intervention:
The Trump admin. plans to end federal funding and support for coronavirus testing sites at the end of this month, @NBCNews has learned. pic.twitter.com/6JPPHra2Xk
— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) June 24, 2020
Florida sees 5,500 new coronavirus cases, shatters one-day record https://t.co/tUCp4ZKXKA pic.twitter.com/81pn210D8F
— The Hill (@thehill) June 24, 2020
#BREAKING: Governor Sisolak issues an order requiring Nevadans to wear a face-covering or mask when in public spaces. It goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. Thursday. Watch the video to see the governor issue the mandate. pic.twitter.com/uuwIRiuPEt
— 8 News NOW (@8NewsNow) June 25, 2020
In order keep our economy open and moving forward we need to #MaskUpNV. ?? Do it for your fellow Nevadans. #StaySafe#StayOpen pic.twitter.com/CItuRfr7cH
— Marilyn Kirkpatrick (@MKNVspeaks) June 25, 2020
Nobody’s going to Disneyland:
California Disneyland delays reopening as the state is hit by a huge spike in new coronavirus cases https://t.co/fx4WL5lNC4 via @mrbhargav_ pic.twitter.com/9WPGEbRTyR
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 25, 2020
Amir Khalid
Malaysia’s daily numbers. Four new cases: one local infection, a non-Malaysian who presented with severe acute respiratory infection and was screened in a hospital; three imported infections in Malaysians returning from Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Egypt. Cumulative total 8,600 cases.
40 more patients recovered and were discharged; total 8,271 recovered or 96.2% of all cases. That leaves 208 active cases; two are in ICU, and neither one is on a ventilator.
No new deaths were recorded, for an 11th consecutive day. Total stands at 121 deaths. Infection fatality rate is 1.41%, case fatality rate is 1.44%.
Fifth and sixth formers (16- and 18-year olds) resumed classes yesterday. These grades were prioritised because they are the ones facing crucial public exams in November. Attendance on the first day was about 96%.
I see the US making the opposite of progress against this pandemic, and the sight deeply saddens me.
SFAW
Wasn’t he also a big supporter of hurricane relief for Texas etc. a few years ago (I forget which hurricane), but (shockingly, I know) an opponent of relief for NYC and environs in the aftermath of Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy (which came later)
Asking for a
friendcountry.?BillinGlendaleCA
@Amir Khalid:
I’ve been told by(checks notes) the President of the United States that the solution for this is to test less. See, cases go down, problem solved.
Sab
The thing that makes me so incandescently angry as my life is seriously dsirupted is that it is so unnecesary. Team USA knew how to handle this. They just couldn’t be bothered, and we are a big enough country that our failures matter globally. We have had several potenial pandemics just in the last 20 years that were controlled by sensible government intervention. The first SARS. MERS. Flu H1N1. Those could have been catastrohic but weren’t because of public health intervention.
Phoenix is biggish by American standards: 1,700 new cases. Beijing is mind-boggling huge by HUGE by anyones standards, 17 new cases.
OzarkHillbilly
WASF.
wvng
@Sab: I don’t see this as a Team USA problem. I put this entirely at Trump’s doorstep. Every other President in my 66 years would have done far better at leading our country through this.
gkoutnik
It occurred to me this morning that after way too many days of this post anchoring my understanding of one of the defining events of my lifetime, there are once again no tweets included from the Tweeter-In-Chief – because he has, not once in six months, had anything useful or important to say. The President of the United States has not said or done anything useful, important, or positive enough to be mentioned in this so-important compendium – or any other, I assume. Not one thing that suggests that he knows anything about his job of leading America. Today, just two things that he has done/said that are blindingly moronic.
I have family in California, Arizona and Washington. I don’t even know what to say.
prostratedragon
Only just under 18.1 million seconds until the next President is inaugurated.
OzarkHillbilly
@gkoutnik: I can only say that I hope they are safe.
Ohio Mom
I remember when we thought Vietnam needed our “help.” I hope they are enjoying the irony thst the country that waged war on them for so many years is way behind them in keeping its own citizens safe, healthy and alive. I am.
WereBear
@Amir Khalid:
Thanks for the sympathy, Amir. While I mourn the deaths and disruption, the unexpected silver lining is how it has exposed Republican lies and incompetence.
As sad as it is, I swear nothing less would have made a dent…
prostratedragon
@Ohio Mom: Don’t know if I’m enjoying, exactly, but there sure is a good illustration of something about motes and beams here.
TS (the original)
The Australian Governments appear to be standing firm especially with the worsening figures from Victoria & the sorrowful announcements from Qantas Chief (not my favourite person). Be wonderful if the Federal government was forced to buy it back & turn it into the airline it used to be.
Qantas has announced they are unlikely to run overseas flights before July next year. 6000 workers are being sacked/made redundant and 15,000 are currently stood down. The total employment is 30,000 when all is well.
The PM has been fighting for re-opening everything except the borders but the Victorian numbers are causing him to have to backtrack. He has also accepted Trump’s invitation to join the G7 meeting – which I cannot imagine is going to happen, so Trump’s attempt to ruin something else/get Putin to attend, might be a big fail. Trump’s defeat in November may save our PM from becoming an utter MAGA fail.
Sloane Ranger
You think the US is bad.
Here is Bournmouth beach yesterday. Brighton and Hove were as bad. Talk about packed like sardines in a tin. The waves they’re watching is the next wave of COVID.
https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/18539872.photos-show-bournemouth-beach-packed-hottest-day-year-far/
terben
From the Australian Dept of Health:
‘As at 3:00pm on 25 June 2020, a total of 7,558 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Australia, including 104 deaths and 6,942 have been reported as recovered from COVID-19.
33 of today’s 37 new case were from Victoria. On the positive side, 14 of the cases were detected in recently returned travellers who are in quarantine.
Viva BrisVegas
Too late for that. Morrison is as MAGA as a red hat on a statue of Stonewall Jackson.
David C
I would be careful with the “a lot more cases, deaths not as bad” claim. The IHME isn’t one of the best modeling groups.
Steeplejack
From last night:
What’s interesting is the thread of comments, detailing how utterly haphazard the procedures are in different states. How can we make statistical sense out of any of this—except (possibly) deaths?
David C
And about the dexamethasone paper – in other models of use, dex is indicated if there is respiratory distress. The whole use/don’t use part depends on whether you want a strong immune system to fight off the virus or an attenuated immune system that will not kill you.
YY_Sima Qian
Yesterday, Beijing reported 13 new domestic confirmed cases. No new suspect or asymptomatic cases. Beijing authorities was prompt with case information today, with more detailed case summaries for all cases yesterday, as well as a case from 6/23 whose information had not been released. Out of the 14 cases, all but two have been under self-quarantine or centralized quarantine when testing positive, so transmission chains had been largely cut. If this pattern keeps up for a couple of more days, I would feel comfortable that the authorities in Beijing are now ahead of the outbreak.
Out if the 256 confirmed cases in Beijing up to 6/24, 137 (53%) were identified from mass screening, 81 cases (32%) were found at fever clinics, and 38 cases as traced contacts (only 15%). However, on 6/22 and 6/23, only 15% of new confirmed cases were found at fever clinics, and the remainder were evenly split between contact tracing and mass screening. The percentage found by contact tracing is much lower than previous outbreaks at Harbin, Mudanjiang and Jilin City. There are a couple of way to interpret the data. First, the nature of an outbreak epicenter at a huge wholesale produce exchange with massive traffic (two of the clusters seeded by Xinfadi outbreak are also produce markets) make it much more challenging for contact tracers. Second, Beijing went for mass screening of select populations almost immediately, which probably caught cases before contact tracers got to them. The cities with previous outbreaks never did mass screening.
If Beijing’s strategy works, then we should indeed see a cliff like drop off in cases in the coming days. In fact, the peak in new cases was 30+ cases /day for a few days last week. Daily new case count has since Been dropping rapidly to 20s, the low teens and high single digits. The mass screening at Wuhan might also have been a demonstration of what is possible, establishing another tool for cities with future outbreaks.
In terms of clinical symptoms, out of the 256 cases, 93% developed fevers, 36% with dry cough, 24% with coughing up phlegm, 23% with sore throat, 14% presented diarrhea, 13% with loss of taste, 8% with loss of smell.
Hebei Province reported 1 new domestic confirmed case yesterday, a close contact of a confirmed case in Beijing.
It appears that the State of Victoria in Australia is taking a page out of Wuhan and Beijing’s playbook, to commence mass screening of residents to uncover asymptomatic/pre-symptomatic cases, by employing the army going door to door.
Alex
@Ohio Mom: yeah, it seems a lot of Americans have yet to adjust their views about our country’s superiority, though. That Reuter’s headline about Indonesian “social taboos” is a piece of work considering the folks turning public meetings into anti mask Pizzagate parties here in the US.
YY_Sima Qian
@Ohio Mom: I remember Conmerce Secretary Wilbur Ross going on CNBC crowing that COVID-19 will help push re-shoring of production from China back to the US. This was in early Feb., when China was desperately trying to contain the the. Massive outbreak in Wuhan and Hubei Province, as well as cases and clusters in every province and municipality.
There is strongly sense of schadenfreude in China right now.
Soprano2
Last night the city of Joplin’s city council voted 5-4 against a mandatory mask ordinance, even though they’re right next to a COVID “hot spot” due to two poultry processing plants in McDonald County. I’d been waiting for that area to become a “hot spot”, because I knew they had a lot of poultry processing down there. I’ve never been so grateful that Tyson closed down the turkey processing plant that used to be right by the downtown area here! I’m hearing now that Springfield’s city council is considering a mandatory mask ordinance. They’ve been surprisingly good considering we’re right smack dab in the middle of MAGA country here. I expect some crazies like the ones from FL will show up at the meeting if they do decide to consider it. People just don’t understand is that the time to take action is BEFORE everything gets really bad.
Funny enough, I’m not hearing anything from my MAGA FB friends anymore about how all the worst states for COVID are run by Democrats. LOL
gkoutnik
@OzarkHillbilly: Thanks. They’re smart, and they’re taking care of themselves. But it shouldn’t have to be such a struggle.
gkoutnik
You’d think that a city that was leveled by a tornado just a few years ago would have preparedness on their mind.
Matt McIrvin
@David C: Conservatives having a good laugh at the hysterical libs now that the projected death count is now only 60 9/11s instead of 70 9/11s.
YY_Sima Qian
@wvng: This is very much a Team USA problem. Trump is just a symptom of a strong minority of Americans getting brainwashed by conservative voodoo, and apathy among a significant portion of the rest. Trump should have no business being a serious GOP candidate for any office, let alone winning the White House, even with Russian interference. The system of checks and balances across branches of government has also substantially failed because one of two major political parties in the US have gone off the deep end, in a vicious cycle with their core supporters, with no respect for rules and norms representative bodies build upon rules and norms. The system of bureaucratic checks within the Executive Branch is also failing, as career civil servants are resigning in disgust, driven out, fired, or co-opted. The only checks that are working are push back from the States, resistance from the Democratic House. The final defense is the vote in November, but the “will of the people” is distorted by gerrymandering, the Electoral College, equal representation among states in the Senate, as well as foreign interference. Even in the likely event that Biden wins, how will the US avoid similar lapses in the future? Who in the hell thought Obama would be succeeded by Trump?!
laura
@Amir Khalid: we could use a Noor Hisham Abdulla here in the US.
Soprano2
@gkoutnik: You would think, wouldn’t you? Unfortunately, this is a high MAGA area, so mask-wearing is a charged political issue rather than a health issue. I’m sure down there in McDonald County they’re complaining about the “lifestyle” of people who work in poultry processing plants as an explanation for their sudden cluster.
Just Chuck
Still nothing about pants.