The latest virus news
- US cases counted by Johns Hopkins and Bloomberg at 74,848, which is second-highest on record
- US deaths up 1297, the fourth time in the past week over 1000
- Brazilian President Bolsonaro has tested negative
- Arizona reports 3748 new cases, up 2.4% vs 1.7% seven-day average
- Deaths up 144, just shy of the July 18 record of 147
- Deaths in Florida dropped for a second day to 124 but cases rose another 12,199
- Hong Kong cases rose a record 133
- German cases rose 742, which is the most in a month
Overall, the US continues to report a slowing in case growth at a high level. The next few weeks before schools return are a critical time to get new infections dramatically lower.