The King County Sheriff’s Office said it was notified of the posts – including one that reportedly said “All lives splatter.” Source
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Hospitals across Texas prepare to hit capacity amid virus surge
A nurse who fell ill with COVID-19 warns it could happen to anyone. Source
Cow-painted ice cream bus brings community together during the pandemic
Mireya Villarreal reports on how ice cream is helping build a sense of community and normalcy in the midst of a pandemic. Behind the wheel of a cow-painted ice cream bus is a woman with a passion for bomb pops, orange push-ups and ice cream sandwiches. Source
“The Rules of Contagion” and how coronavirus and other outbreaks spread
As coronavirus cases continue to rise in the U.S., mathematician and epidemiologist Adam Kucharski explores how outbreaks of all kinds spread in his new book “The Rules Of Contagion.” Kucharski joins “CBS This Morning” to explain the factors that drive outbreaks, from infections to fake news. Source
Last-minute tax filing tips ahead of July 15 deadline
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” with advice for last-minute tax filers. Source
ICE says foreign students can’t take online-only fall classes while in U.S.
Foreign students in the U.S. planning to attend schools that will only offer online classes in the fall will need to transfer, depart the country or face potential deportation. Source
Colleges unveil plans to reopen campuses
While the coronavirus sweeps the U.S., colleges and universities are figuring out how to keep the pandemic from reaching their campuses as they prepare for the upcoming academic school year. Meg Oliver reports. Source
U.S. commits $1.6 billion to Novavax coronavirus vaccine
The funding for the coronavirus vaccine candidate being developed by Novavax comes as part of Operation Warp Speed. Source
As Texas coronavirus cases cross the 200,000 threshold, some hospitals prepare to hit capacity
Texas surpassed 200,000 coronavirus cases on Monday, marking a surge that has forced some hospitals across the state to prepare for hitting capacity. Janet Shamlian spoke to a nurse who contracted the disease and to Harris County’s top elected official, who says she’s begging Governor Greg Abbott for the authority to issue a mandatory stay-at-home order. Source
Only 40% of Harvard undergrads will return to campus this fall
Even though all coursework will be done online, tuition at Harvard will still be nearly $50,000. Source