South Dakota Gov. Noem disputes report that Sturgis motorcycle rally may have caused as many as 250,000 COVID-19 infections. The state reported a 126% increase in new coronavirus cases over the last 2 weeks, with one death linked to the rally.
as a result of the pandemic and conventional wisdom suggests Americans lucky to still be employed would hang onto their jobs. But The Associated Press reported Wednesday that nearly 3.4 million people quit their jobs in July, up from 2.8 million in June. “The uptick was unusual because people are usually reluctant to leave jobs when the job market is weak,” the AP reported.
Indoor dining in New York City is resuming starting Sept. 30, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday. But with occupancy limited to 25 percent and restaurants required to close at midnight, getting a table in some places could be tough. Plus, diners will have to get their temperatures taken before they step inside and will have to wear masks when not seated. There will be no bar service.
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