August 15, 2020, 2:44 PM
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At least 168,446 people have actually died of COVID-19 in the U.S.
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The United States is the worst-affected nation on the planet, with more than 5.3 million diagnosed cases and a minimum of 168,446 deaths.
More than 21.1 million individuals across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease triggered by the new breathing infection, according to data compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. The actual numbers are thought to be much higher due to testing lacks, lots of unreported cases and suspicions that some national governments are hiding or minimizing the scope of their break outs.
The unique coronavirus has actually now killed more than 762,000 people worldwide.
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Florida approves return of high school sports
NY announces lowest COVID hospitalizations, record testing
University of Notre Dame reports 29 cases of COVID-19
10:22 a.m.: NY announces most affordable COVID hospitalizations, record testing
” In New York, we knew from the start that screening would be an essential aspect in controlling this new infection. “Yesterdays numbers– especially the new low in hospitalizations– continue to show the progress weve made during this pandemic, but we will keep monitoring the data and the worrying boosts in cases around the nation.
Because March 17, hospitalizations have actually dropped to 523; the variety of COVID-19 tests reported to New York State is at 88,668.
Gov. Cuomo likewise validated 734 extra cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide overall to 424,901 verified cases in New York State, with the greatest concentration in New York City.
On Saturday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said New York had its lowest variety of COVID-19 hospitalizations considering that March 17. The guv also announced a record-high in the variety of tests.
As of Friday, there were five deaths due to COVID-19 in New York state, bringing the overall to 25,244.
6:43 a.m.: University of Notre Dame reports 29 cases of COVID-19
The virus not only struck trainees who went to the party, but some who was available in contact with those who participated in,” Browne stated.
Notre Dames spokesperson, Paul Browne, told the South Bend Tribune that much of the COVID-19 cases were traced to an off-campus party where students didnt use masks and didnt practice social distancing.
” What is reinforces is our concern that it only takes a weak link. You can have a strong chain, however if you have just one weak spot, it can trigger numbers to increase,” Brown said. “Notre Dame authorities think they can still get the virus under control without canceling in-person classes and sending out students house.”
The University of Notre Dame reported 29 cases of COVID-19 in a one-week duration, reports the South Bend Tribune.
The cases were from Aug. 6 to Aug. 14. On Friday, Aug. 14, the university reported 10 new cases.
6:22 a.m.: Florida high school sports begin date approved
Fall high school sports in Florida are a go after the Florida High School Athletics Association voted Friday to begin sports throughout in the Sunshine State on Aug. 24.
” To our moms and dads– you are worthy of the option of in-person guideline or range knowing and Im pleased that a lot of school districts are making this vision a truth,” DeSantis stated an interview this week. “To our instructors and school administrators– thank you for declining to let barriers stand in the method of offering chances for our kids. This has been a tough time, but I think your effort will do more than you know to get our society back on its feet.”
HERRIMAN, UT – AUGUST 13: Members of the Herriman Mustangs take the field before their video game versus the Davis Darts at Mustang Stadium on August 13, 2020 in Herriman, Utah. This is the very first high school football game in the nation this season considering that the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
In Florida, more than 563,000 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and a minimum of 9,141 individuals have actually died of the virus.
The company also stated that “schools might pull out of the State Series by September 18th with the ability to form their own local schedule upon approval from the FHSAA.”
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HERRIMAN, UT – AUGUST 13: Members of the Herriman Mustangs take the field before their video game against the Davis Darts at Mustang Stadium on August 13, 2020 in Herriman, Utah. This is the very first high school football game in the country this season considering that the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Chris Gardner/Getty Images
Practices can begin this month with games set to resume in September. Teams, according to FHSAA, can start later on and not opt-in to state-wide play due to coronavirus hot areas.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been a strong supporter for reopening schools and sports in the state, regardless of the summer season rise in cases and deaths.
The state reported more than 6,200 new COVID-19 cases and 200 deaths on Friday.
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This is the first high school football game in the nation this season considering that the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
ABC News Tom Shine and J. Gabriel Ware contributed to this report.
” In New York, we understood from the beginning that screening would be a crucial aspect in managing this brand-new infection. We ramped up screening immediately and took a nation-leading function in establishing capacity to check as numerous New Yorkers as possible, and Im proud that we continue to raise the bar and weve broken our record high once again,” Cuomo said. “Yesterdays numbers– specifically the brand-new low in hospitalizations– continue to reflect the development weve made throughout this pandemic, however we will keep monitoring the information and the alarming increases in cases around the country. My message is the same: remain New York Smart, wash your hands, socially distance, and use masks!”
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