Coronavirus news and updates: Global deaths top 400K; US officials urge demonstrators to get tested; New York to allow in-person graduations
The number of worldwide coronavirus deaths topped 400,000 on Sunday, according to the Johns Hopkins University data dashboard — including more than 110,000 fatalities in the United States, most in the world.
As thousands nationwide continue to protest for racial equality and against police brutality following George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis on Memorial Day, U.S. officials are warning demonstrators to seek testing amid worries that the country could see a spike in new infections.
“Get a test. Get a test,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday. "I would act as if you were exposed, and I would tell people you are interacting with, assume I am positive for the virus," Cuomo said.
Hours later, New York Police Commissioner Dermot Shea announced on Twitter that Chief of Transportation William T. Morris died Saturday from coronavirus. Morris worked for the agency for nearly 39 years, according to Shea.
Worldwide cases were nearing 7 million as of Sunday evening, with more than 1.9 million in the United States, according to John Hopkins data.
What's in the news
New York to allow in-person graduations of up to 150 people. Here's when they can start. – Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Brazil’s government has stopped publishing a running total of coronavirus deaths and infections. Critics say it's an attempt to hide the true toll of the disease in Latin America’s largest nation. – The Associated Press
Disney World's resort hotels return June 22 from COVID-19 shutdown: Here's what to expect. – USA TODAY
There’s a black jobs crisis — and coronavirus is making it worse. – Los Angeles Times
There may be a coronavirus vaccine this year. It probably won't stop the pandemic, though. – Buzzfeed News
If you're worried about coronavirus while having sex, a new study says you should wear a mask. – CNN
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Contributing: The Associated Press
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Coronavirus: 400K global deaths; New York allows in-person graduation
