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Coronavirus US: 61,492 new cases recorded, second highest day on record – live updates Coronavirus US: 61,492 new cases recorded, second highest day on record – live updates
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Alabama, Maine and Texas to vote in primaries today as Covid-19 numbers keep risingAlabama, Maine and Texas to vote in primaries today as Covid-19 numbers keep rising
Talking of fall reopenings, vice president Mike Pence is due in Baton Rouge, Louisiana today, and one of the items on his agenda is a visit to Louisiana State University’s Tiger Stadium to discuss colleges reopening, and how to get college sport up and running again.
His visit comes as the state becomes one of the nation’s coronavirus hotspots. It has seen an 18% increase in reported new daily cases over the last week, and has had nearly 80,000 confirmed cases since its first positive coronavirus test in March. Public health experts, though, say the actual infection rate is likely much higher.
Pence is also scheduled to meet with Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, members of the congressional delegation, and state health officials to talk about the state’s response to Covid-19, report the Associated Press.
“Louisiana has been on the radar, literally front and center, of the White House Coronavirus Task Force since the very beginning. We’ve never come off of that radar,” Edwards said. “I think that’s a big reason why the vice president chose to come to Baton Rouge and to Louisiana.”
In response to the spike in virus cases and hospitalizations, the Democratic governor enacted a statewide mask mandate for people ages 8 and older that took effect Monday. He also returned bars to take-out and delivery only. Restaurants, casinos, gyms, salons and other businesses remain open with occupancy restrictions.
There’s some new figures from Ipsos/Mori this morning having surveyed the American public about their attitude to coronavirus.
One the headline numbers is that a large majority of parents - 71% - say sending their child to school in the fall is a large or moderate risk. The Trump administration has been pushing hard for school to reopen, but it doesn’t seem like they are carrying the public with them on the issue. Only 8% reported thinking there was ‘no risk’.
Masks have also been a contentious issue. Ipsos/Mori found that 62% of people report wearing a mask at all times when leaving the home, with an additional 23% saying they sometimes wearing a mask. This is, Ipsos/Mori say, the highest level of mask use since tracking began in April.
The figures are based on 1,063 interviews which took place between 10 July and 13 July.
You can read the full report here: Ipsos/Mori – Despite seeing great risk, Americans slow to make major changes to deal with Covid-19
Kenya Evelyn has been in Washington for us reporting on the multiple factors that are putting Black and Latino Americans disproportionately at risk of contracting and dying of Covid-19.Kenya Evelyn has been in Washington for us reporting on the multiple factors that are putting Black and Latino Americans disproportionately at risk of contracting and dying of Covid-19.
Read it here: ‘A slap in the face’: how racial bias dogs US coronavirus response at every levelRead it here: ‘A slap in the face’: how racial bias dogs US coronavirus response at every level
One of the things about the spread of the coronavirus is that it has not been even across the country. Some states have been badly affected and are approaching their full ICU capacity - others seem relatively unscathed. The Washington Post has been tracking which states currently have the highest new daily incidences of Covid-19 cases per capita.One of the things about the spread of the coronavirus is that it has not been even across the country. Some states have been badly affected and are approaching their full ICU capacity - others seem relatively unscathed. The Washington Post has been tracking which states currently have the highest new daily incidences of Covid-19 cases per capita.
Florida – 52 new daily cases per 100,000 residentsFlorida – 52 new daily cases per 100,000 residents
Arizona – 48Arizona – 48
Louisiana – 42Louisiana – 42
South Carolina – 34South Carolina – 34
Texas – 33Texas – 33
Georgia – 32Georgia – 32
Alabama – 30Alabama – 30
Idaho – 28Idaho – 28
Tennessee – 28Tennessee – 28
Nevada – 27Nevada – 27
Mississippi – 26Mississippi – 26
Arkansas – 23Arkansas – 23
Utah – 21Utah – 21
California – 21California – 21
The states least affected at the moment, with six or fewer new daily cases are Rhode Island, Puerto Rico, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wyoming, Hawaii, New Hampshire and Maine.The states least affected at the moment, with six or fewer new daily cases are Rhode Island, Puerto Rico, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wyoming, Hawaii, New Hampshire and Maine.
Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are also experiencing very low new daily case figures at the moment - three or fewer - though these states are coming down from very high peaks earlier in the year.Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are also experiencing very low new daily case figures at the moment - three or fewer - though these states are coming down from very high peaks earlier in the year.
Bear in mind though that for once the Donald Trump argument about the more you test, the more you detect, is in play here. If there are two states with the same baseline incidence of Covid-19, the state with the more efficient testing regime will discover more of the cases. The numbers are still a useful guide though for the comparative impact on each state.Bear in mind though that for once the Donald Trump argument about the more you test, the more you detect, is in play here. If there are two states with the same baseline incidence of Covid-19, the state with the more efficient testing regime will discover more of the cases. The numbers are still a useful guide though for the comparative impact on each state.
Hi, welcome to our live coverage of US politics and the coronavirus crisis for today. Here’s a quick run-through of the key points from yesterday and overnight, and a little bit of what we can expect today. There’s quite a bit on.Hi, welcome to our live coverage of US politics and the coronavirus crisis for today. Here’s a quick run-through of the key points from yesterday and overnight, and a little bit of what we can expect today. There’s quite a bit on.
There’s no coronavirus respite in sight. Yesterday the US recorded 61,492 new Covid-19 cases, the second highest day on record. Montana, North Dakota, Hawaii, Alaska and Idaho are among states seeing the fastest daily increases.There’s no coronavirus respite in sight. Yesterday the US recorded 61,492 new Covid-19 cases, the second highest day on record. Montana, North Dakota, Hawaii, Alaska and Idaho are among states seeing the fastest daily increases.
Alabama, Maine and Texas have their primaries today. Jeff Sessions is running against Tommy Tuberville for a shot at his old seat in AlabamaAlabama, Maine and Texas have their primaries today. Jeff Sessions is running against Tommy Tuberville for a shot at his old seat in Alabama
Roger Stone spoke to Fox News in his first interview since commutationRoger Stone spoke to Fox News in his first interview since commutation
Mary Trump’s explosive book about the president comes out today - yesterday a judge ruled that she was no longer gagged from talking about it or promoting itMary Trump’s explosive book about the president comes out today - yesterday a judge ruled that she was no longer gagged from talking about it or promoting it
Ghislane Maxwell is due to appear in court via a video linkGhislane Maxwell is due to appear in court via a video link
Also in court, a judge permanently blocked Georgia’s six-week abortion ban, ruling that it violates the constitutionAlso in court, a judge permanently blocked Georgia’s six-week abortion ban, ruling that it violates the constitution
Joe Biden will be announcing the environmental components of his “Build back better” policy platform later onJoe Biden will be announcing the environmental components of his “Build back better” policy platform later on
Donald Trump is meeting Mike Pompeo this afternoon. Presumably China will be high up the agenda after the Chinese government imposed retaliatory sanctions on some US officials yesterdayDonald Trump is meeting Mike Pompeo this afternoon. Presumably China will be high up the agenda after the Chinese government imposed retaliatory sanctions on some US officials yesterday
I’m Martin Belam and I’ll be with you for the next few hours. You can get in touch with me at martin.belam@theguardian.comI’m Martin Belam and I’ll be with you for the next few hours. You can get in touch with me at martin.belam@theguardian.com