The unique coronavirus pandemic has now eliminated more than 650,000 people worldwide.
The United States has actually become the worst-affected nation, with more than 4.2 million identified cases and a minimum of 147,103 deaths.
Over 16.3 million people around the world have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease triggered by the brand-new respiratory virus, according to information put together by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. The actual numbers are thought to be much higher due to checking lacks, lots of unreported cases and suspicions that some federal governments are minimizing the scope or hiding of their countries outbreaks.
Most current headlines:
Cases have approximately doubled worldwide in last 6 weeks
Miami Marlins home opener canceled due to COVID-19 breakout
No live family homages on Sept. 11 anniversary
Here is how the news is developing today. Perpetuity Eastern. Check back for updates.
1:40 p.m.: Miami Beach mayor writes scathing letter to guv blasting state contact tracing program
Luis Negron, a Miami Beach code compliance officer, left, talks with females along Ocean Drive about using a protective face mask in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, July 24, 2020, in Miami Beach, Fla.Luis Negron, a Miami Beach code compliance officer, left, talks with women along Ocean Drive about using a protective face mask in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, July 24, 2020, in Miami Beach, Fla.
” Police said both owners refused to leave the fitness center when asked, causing the charges,” prosecutors stated.
Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber on Monday composed a scathing letter to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, blasting the states contact tracing program.
Gelber said when Miami-Dade County resumed its economy in May, Floridas “contact tracing program totally failed to cabin subsequent illness surges,” causing “unconstrained growth of the virus,” according to the letter acquired by ABC News.
” He committed his life and career to caring for the sickest clients,” Mercy Medical Center said in a statement. Dr. Costa “was beloved by his clients and their family members– known for his warm and soothing bedside way as well as his direct and informative interaction design,” the statement added. Two guys who own a Bellmawr, New Jersey, gym were detained Monday morning after apparently keeping the fitness center open in spite of a judge releasing a contempt order against them on Friday, according to the Camden County Prosecutors Office.
In in between Friday and Monday, “a variety of people” were seen using Atilis Gym, prosecutors said.
Lynne Sladky/AP Florida is now the state with the second-highest variety of cases. California has the greatest and New York has the 3rd highest.
” If we dont have a completely resourced and capable program in place, I dont see how we can even consider opening schools or other aspects of our economy. If we continue at this level of infection, I dont understand how we do not return to sheltering in place,” Gelber wrote.
An indication informs clients at the Edison Hotel dining establishment about using a protective face mask throughout the coronavirus pandemic, July 24, 2020, along Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Fla. An indication notifies consumers at the Edison Hotel restaurant about using a protective face mask throughout the coronavirus pandemic, July 24, 2020, along Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Fla.
The guys were each charged with blockage, offense of a disaster control act and fourth-degree contempt, district attorneys stated. They were released early Monday.
Lynne Sladky/AP Gelber wrote, “I value that this pandemic has actually revealed much of the fault-lines of how we are organized as a state and country to address a contagion disaster. Regional mayors and commissions are being charged with enforcing the tough medicine required to resolve this crisis (organization closings, curfews, mask orders). Paradoxically, the regional municipalities or our County absence any health department as the County health authorities in fact only report to you and the State Surgeon General. Although the DOH personnel in our County are persistent public servants, I am frequently advised by them that they cant offer me direct suggestions, or that they need to check with somebody in Tallahassee before addressing a question.” He included, “it appears that they [DOH staff] are naturally cautious of supplying candid self-assessments of the drawback of their contact tracing efforts and staffing to regional leaders to whom they do not report.” 12:18 p.m.: Critical care chief at Baltimore health center dies from COVID-19 Dr. Joseph Costa, the chief of vital care at Baltimores Mercy Medical Center, passed away from COVID-19 on Saturday, his household stated, according to The Baltimore Sun.
Gelbers letter called the states contact tracing program in Miami-Dade County “unprepared to meet the difficulties of this pandemic” and urged DeSantis “to take immediate action to broaden its capacity and improve its competencies.”
11:10 a.m.: Floridas everyday cases below 9,000 for 1st time in a minimum of 2 weeks Hard-hit Florida reported 8,892 brand-new coronavirus cases Monday morning– the very first time its day-to-day case count was listed below 9,000 in a minimum of two weeks, according to data from the states Department of Health.
Individuals are seen on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, Fla., July 24, 2020. People are seen on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, Fla., July 24, 2020. Larry Marano/REX by means of Shutterstock A healthcare worker utilizes a picture to reveal an individual how to utilize a nasal swab for a self administered test at the new federally funded COVID-19 testing site at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium on July 23, 2020, in Miami.A healthcare worker uses an image to reveal an individual how to utilize a nasal swab for a self administered test at the new federally moneyed COVID-19 screening website at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium on July 23, 2020, in Miami. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Throughout Florida, just 18.82% of ICU beds remained available Monday morning, according to the states Agency for Healthcare Administration.
ICU accessibility will vary throughout the day as medical facilities and medical centers offer updates.
Monroe County and Okeechobee County had no ICU beds readily available, the agency said.
10:20 a.m.: Cases have actually approximately doubled worldwide in last 6 weeks Coronavirus cases have actually roughly doubled worldwide in the last six weeks, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Monday.
This is the 6th time an international health emergency has actually been stated and COVID-19 “is easily the most serious,” Tedros said.
The MLB stated it is conducting more screening.
At least 14 individuals, consisting of players and coaches, have checked favorable in current days, sources informed ESPN.
Fans in the grandstand enjoy the Super Rugby Aotearoa match in between the Hurricanes and the Highlanders, at Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand, July 12, 2020. Fans in the grandstand watch the Super Rugby Aotearoa match in between the Hurricanes and the Highlanders, at Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand, July 12, 2020.
In the nations following hand washing, social distancing and mask guidance, cases are decreasing, Tedros stated. In the nations not following those guidelines, cases are increasing, he said.
Tedros said Cambodia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Thailand and Vietnam prevented large-scale break outs, while Canada, China, Germany and South Korea brought big outbreaks under control.
” The members of the Marlins traveling celebration are self-quarantining in place while awaiting the outcome of those outcomes,” the MLB stated.
Jesus Aguilar # 24, Brian Anderson # 15, Francisco Cervelli # 29, and Corey Dickerson # 23 of the Miami Marlins react after a 3 run home run by Anderson versus the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 26, 2020, in Philadelphia.Jesus Aguilar # 24, Brian Anderson # 15, Francisco Cervelli # 29, and Corey Dickerson # 23 of the Miami Marlins respond after a three run house run by Anderson against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 26, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Phillies were set to host the New York Yankees Monday night however the game has actually because been delayed.
8:20 a.m.: No live household homages on Sept. 11 anniversary This year on Sept. 11, the event marking the anniversary of the fear attacks will not include the yearly in-person recitation of names by victims loved ones.
The ceremony will still mark six minutes of silence for when the planes struck the World Trade Center, when the towers fell, when the Pentagon was assaulted and when UA93 crashed in a Pennsylvania field.
Fines, the federal government can likewise force services to close for a duration in between five to 30 days if they are discovered to be not in compliance. France will likewise introduce fines of 135 euros for individuals who do not use a mask in public areas inside.
Several businesses in Naples have been fined 1,000 euros after they were deemed accountable “throughout an industrial transaction” for customers and customers who did not use a mask in their facility.
Nicholas Haros, who lost his mom Frances in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, reads names at the National September 11 Memorial, Sept. 11, 2019, in New York City.Nicholas Haros, who lost his mother Frances in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, reads names at the National September 11 Memorial, Sept. 11, 2019, in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images, FILE Households are still welcome on the plaza in lower Manhattan for an event with social distancing and masks.
The National September 11 Memorial and Museum notified the households in a letter that, due to the fact that of the pandemic, the reading of names during the celebration would be tape-recorded.
12:56 a.m.: NFL players who participate in high-risk occasions and contract coronavirus face group discipline, absence of pay NFL players who contract the coronavirus through “high-risk” activity far from team facilities can deal with group discipline and may be at risk of not being paid, according to the leagues new procedure.
ABC News Clark Bentson, Dee Carden, Ben Gittleson, Will Gretsky, Bill Hutchinson, Aaron Katersky, Victor Oquendo, Christine Theodorou, Scott Withers and Erin Zimmerman added to this report.
The memo says that the final language of Fridays contract between the league and the players will appear in a side letter that is still being worked out and that the info dispersed this weekend represents “a summary of major elements of the COVID amendments.” The basics have been handled, and the final area of the memo is dedicated to the reality that gamers will be held responsible for the method they distribute in public while the coronavirus stays present.
The memo also specifies: “Clubs/NFL can challenge designation as a football associated injury if it can prove that the gamer contracted COVID-19 through engaging in high threat conduct below. (This problem remains open.)”.
Gamers were told weeks back on a conference call with NFLPA management that they might deal with discipline, including fines, for conduct destructive to the team if they are discovered to have actually contracted COVID-19 through careless activity far from the facility. This weekends memo reinforces that and says that such activity could allow a group to challenge the status of a COVID-19 diagnosis as a football injury.
” Players are going to need to be mindful outside the structure,” Los Angeles Rams take on Andrew Whitworth said last week on a conference call after divulging that he and his whole household got the infection after one of them went to lunch with a buddy. “All it takes is one direct exposure, and it can spread out like wildfire.”.
If such a challenge were to be successful, probably the group could place the gamer on the non-football injury list, a move that would allow the group the alternative of not paying him.
People are seen on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, Fla., July 24, 2020. A health care worker utilizes an image to reveal a person how to use a nasal swab for a self administered test at the brand-new federally funded COVID-19 testing website at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium on July 23, 2020, in Miami.A health care employee utilizes a picture to show a person how to utilize a nasal swab for a self administered test at the brand-new federally moneyed COVID-19 screening website at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium on July 23, 2020, in Miami. Jesus Aguilar # 24, Brian Anderson # 15, Francisco Cervelli # 29, and Corey Dickerson # 23 of the Miami Marlins respond after a three run house run by Anderson versus the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 26, 2020, in Philadelphia.Jesus Aguilar # 24, Brian Anderson # 15, Francisco Cervelli # 29, and Corey Dickerson # 23 of the Miami Marlins respond after a three run house run by Anderson against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 26, 2020, in Philadelphia. League executive Troy Vincent sent a memo to general supervisors and head coaches on Saturday, July 18, 2020 informing them novices are to report by Tuesday, quarterbacks and injured players by Thursday and all other players need to arrive by July 28. League executive Troy Vincent sent a memo to basic managers and head coaches on Saturday, July 18, 2020 informing them novices are to report by Tuesday, quarterbacks and injured players by Thursday and all other gamers need to show up by July 28.
FILE – In this Monday, July 29, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys practice at the NFL football teams training camp in Oxnard, Calif. League executive Troy Vincent sent a memo to basic supervisors and head coaches on Saturday, July 18, 2020 notifying them rookies are to report by Tuesday, quarterbacks and hurt players by Thursday and all other players ought to show up by July 28. League executive Troy Vincent sent a memo to basic supervisors and head coaches on Saturday, July 18, 2020 informing them rookies are to report by Tuesday, quarterbacks and hurt players by Thursday and all other gamers need to show up by July 28.
