The Navajo Nation has more coronavirus cases per capita than any state in America. Source
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Rise in deaths from mystery illness possibly connected to COVID-19
The number of cases from a deadly illness related to the coronavirus in children continues to rise with more than 130 cases in 10 states and Washington, D.C. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Star-studded telethon helped raise funds for New Yorkers
Monday night’s broadcast hosted by Tina Fey benefited those hardest hit in the nation’s COVID-19 epicenter. Source
Dems to vote on allowing delegates to attend convention remotely
The move is the latest sign that the quadrennial tradition of packing diehard activists into an arena to hear from the party’s presidential nominee is likely to be scrapped, if not significantly curtailed. Source
Frustrations rise over coronavirus restrictions despite states reopening
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to take lives in the U.S., people are defying stay-at-home orders. This comes as a key forecasting model predicts the U.S. death toll could approach 140,000 by August. Jamie Yuccas has the latest. Source
White House directs staff to wear face masks in the West Wing
The Trump administration is now requiring West Wing staffers to wear masks at all times, except when at their desks. This comes as top administration officials are forced to self-isolate due to exposure to COVID-19. Paula Reid reports from the White House. Source
Man who recorded deadly shooting of Ahmaud Arbery speaks out
The man who recorded the fatal shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery is speaking out after accusations that he was involved in the confrontation that ended in Arbery’s murder. He says he had nothing to do with it. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
FDA gives emergency approval to breakthrough coronavirus test
Production is ramping up on a new antigen test that could quickly determine if someone has been infected by the coronavirus. President Trump said production could double from 150,000 to 300,000 tests within weeks. Dr. Jon LaPook has a look. Source
Some imported face masks failing to protect first responders from coronavirus
Face masks have been in high demand during the coronavirus pandemic, but first responders in Massachusetts have discovered some imported masks from China have failed to block 95% of airborne particles. Holly Williams takes a look. Source
Chinese hackers try to steal COVID-19 vaccine research
Hackers from China and other countries are working to steal research data on developing a vaccine for the coronavirus. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source