Coronavirus updates: Trump, America celebrate Independence Day weekend amid COVID-19 surge

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Coronavirus updates: Trump, America celebrate Independence Day weekend amid COVID-19 surge
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Fourth of July weekend festivities were winding down Sunday after a day of crowded beaches and a night of fireworks that drew large crowds and prompted fears of another surge in COVID-19 cases.

Thousands of Arizonans struggling to pay rent because of the COVID-19 pandemicwhen Gov. Doug Ducey's executive order delaying evictions expires, government data suggests. Renters who were sick with the virus, lost jobs or had to stop working because schools were closed have had a reprieve since late March. Congress also banned evictions until July 25 on rentals with federally backed mortgages. But as the end of those programs approach, Arizona is far from free of the pandemic's grip.

Administrators at thousands of America’s roughly 4,300 colleges and universities are anxiously pushing todespite the pandemic. An early vaccine could dramatically ease stress levels while a resurgence of infections – possibly coupled with a flu outbreak – could send students scurrying home. For now, school presidents are betting on a smorgasbord of viral testing systems and hybrid teaching – a mix of online and in-person classes – and strict guidelines for social distancing and masks.

"There is absolutely no comfort level. None," New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick said."I know the league and I know the union has tried to create this environment, and I get it. But there’s so much else going on right now."While many governors and mayors urged residents to stay home this weekend, President Donald Trump went ahead with a speech at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota on Friday and an evening of tribute and fireworks Saturday on the National Mall in Washington.

The teams made 142"contacts" with businesses on Thursday, their first day of operation, the state Office of Emergency Services said. They issued seven citations: two in Kern County, three in Los Angeles County and two in Santa Clara County.

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