More than 10.4 million people worldwide have been infected with covid-19, according to Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
In the United States, which has the highest number of cases and the worst death toll in the world, Dr. Anthony Fauci said he is “very concerned” about the increase in cases in some parts of the country and said he would not be surprised if The United States begins to see new cases reaching 100,000 per day, given current trends.
According to JHU, there are more than 2.6 million cases of coronavirus in the U.S., and more than 127,400 people have died.
Here’s what you should know about the pandemic today:
Reopening plans were halted: At least 16 U.S. states have suspended their reopening plans in response to a surge in new infections, but some health officials say the spread of the coronavirus will be difficult to control. Experts have long warned that some states reopened too early and too quickly, warning that the move could lead to further spikes in cases.
American travelers will not be able to enter the EU: The European Union agreed to allow travelers from 14 countries outside the bloc to visit EU countries, months after it closed its external borders in response to the pandemic. The list does not include the US, which does not meet the criteria established by the EU to be considered a “safe country”.
Spain and Portugal declare the border open: Spain and Portugal reopened their joint land border to all travelers on Wednesday, after a three-month closure due to the pandemic.
Data shows that Jewish burials in the UK doubled in the UK during March and May 2020, more than doubled from last year, as key figures warn that the Jewish community has suffered “disproportionately” losses from covid -19. There were 811 burials in March and May this year, compared to 358 the year before, an increase of 127%, according to the British Jewish Board of Deputies.
300,000 returned to confinement in Melbourne, Australia: Residents of 10 “hot zone” areas of Melbourne, Australia will return to the closure starting at 11:59 pm local time on July 1. Melbourne has seen an increase in the number of coronavirus cases, with double-digit increases every day for the past 16 days.
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