'I have concerns... but in general, I think most of the country is doing it in a prudent way.' Dr. Anthony Fauci told ScottWapnerCNBC earlier, states and localities must continue to take precautions as they open back up. Coronavirus latest:
More than 5.2 million people in the world have contracted the coronavirus, which has spread to at least 188 countries and regions world-wide. The global death toll currently stands at 337,572, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
Brazil now has the second-highest number of reported cases in the world, after the U.S. The number of cases in the South American country spiked in recent days, and Brazil overtook both the United Kingdom and Russia in the past week. Brazil now has more than 330,000 cases and over 21,000 reported deaths, data compiled by Johns Hopkins showed.. States continue to chart a path forward, reopening nonessential businesses and easing restrictions on movement. Even the hardest-hit states in the country, New York and New Jersey, are reopening beaches for Memorial Day weekend.. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks.Countries with the most cases: United States , Brazil , Russia , United Kingdom , Spain 10:55 am – U.S. car rental giant Hertz filed for bankruptcy protection late Friday, after days of seeking to negotiate its massive debt with creditors. The coronavirus pandemic has dried up demand for car rentals, dealing a serious blow to the company and prompting Hertz to lay off at least 10,000 staff across North America. "The impact of COVID-19 on travel demand was sudden and dramatic, causing an abrupt decline in the Company's revenue and future bookings," Hertz said in a statement. The company quickly took action to place the health and safety of its staff, and eliminated non-essential expenditure to preserve liquidity, it said. "However, uncertainty remains as to when revenue will return and when the used-car market will fully re-open for sales, which necessitated today's action."8:23 am – Brazil now has the second-highest number of reported cases in the world after overtaking Russia, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. The U.S. remains the country with the most number of reported cases. Brazil saw a spike in the number of cases this week. The South American country now has 330,890 confirmed cases and 21,048 fatalities, Hopkins data shows. The World Health Organization warned thatAerial view of an area at the Nossa Senhora Aparecida cemetery where new graves have been dug in Manaus, Brazil, on May 22, 2020 amid the novel Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.7:25 am – Basketball legend Patrick Ewing has been hospitalized after being diagnosed with Covid-19, a statement from Georgetown Athletics said. The Hall of Fame basketball player, who is currently head coach at Georgetown University, is being isolated at a local hospital, the statement said. "I want to share that I have tested positive for COVID-19. The virus is serious and should not be taken lightly," Ewing said. "Now more than ever, I want to thank the healthcare workers and everyone on the front lines. I'll be fine and we will all get through this."Woman take in the sun on the beach at Long Beach, New York May 22, 2020, as people get started on the Memorial Day weekend.3:43 pm ET — Both Alabama and Texas lifted major restrictions on recreational opportunities ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Alabama reopened entertainment venues like theaters, bowling alleys and arcades. Texas allowed rodeos, bowling alleys, bingo halls, skating rinks, aquariums and other spaces to reopen. Bars in the state were allowed to reopen at 25% capacity as well. For more on
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