WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Global coronavirus cases exceeded 11 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, marking another milestone in the spread of the disease that has killed more than half a million people in seven months. The number of cases is more than double the figure for severe influenza illnesses recorded annually, according to…
More than 57,000 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in the U.S. in the past 24 hours, setting yet another record for new infections just as the country heads into the July Fourth holiday.Coronavirus cases are rising in 37 states, a dramatic turn that's now leading health officials to warn the outbreak will spiral…
The president’s speech, scheduled as part of a July 4 weekend celebration at the South Dakota memorial, comes after weeks of nationwide protests against racism and police brutality that have forced broader discussions over monuments to racist historical figures. It was a divisive address that stood in stark contrast to a weekend holiday celebrating national…
(Reuters) - Two U.S. aircraft carriers were conducting exercises in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday, the U.S. navy said, as China also carried out military drills that have been criticised by the Pentagon and neighbouring states. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan is seen during its visit to Hong Kong,…
Miami-Dade County in Florida is imposing a curfew heading into the July 4 weekend to try to prevent exacerbating the burgeoning coronavirus outbreak in the state. The curfew, starting Friday night at 10 p.m. and lasting until 6 a.m., will be implemented “until further notice,” said Carolos Gimenez, the county's mayor.“During curfew hours no one shall…