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Wednesday

U.N. Points To 'Alarming Decline' In Child Vaccinations

Medical staff in Mumbai, India, last week. A U.N. report warns that the coronavirus pandemic is interfering with children getting vaccinated. Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times via Getty Images hide caption

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U.N. Points To 'Alarming Decline' In Child Vaccinations

It warned of the first drop in 28 years for vaccinations against diptheria, tetanus and pertussis — a marker for immunization coverage — based on preliminary data from the first four months of 2020.

Tuesday

Hong Kong Disneyland Closes Again Because Of Coronavirus

A visitor wearing a protective mask walks past a statue of Mickey Mouse at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on June 18, the day it initially reopened. The amusement park will close again on Wednesday. Lam Yik/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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Hong Kong Disneyland Closes Again Because Of Coronavirus

A city health official called the virus's spread in Hong Kong "a bit out of control," according to a report from Asia Times. Hong Kong has reported 1,469 cases of the coronavirus and seven deaths.

Monday

U.N. Report Says Pandemic Could Push Up To 132 Million People Into Hunger

Bags of fresh food wait to be given away in Chicago in May. The number of malnourished people is expected to climb globally, according to the United Nations. Charles Rex Arbogast/AP hide caption

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U.N. Report Says Pandemic Could Push Up To 132 Million People Into Hunger

The U.N. says it's too early to determine the full impact of coronavirus lockdowns and other measures. But it says the virus could cause between 83 million and 132 million people to go hungry.

Friday

S.C. Governor Imposes 11 P.M. Alcohol Curfew For Bars And Restaurants

A bar in Myrtle Beach, S.C., is shown before the pandemic. The governor's curfew on alcohol sales affects bars but not retailers. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images hide caption

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S.C. Governor Imposes 11 P.M. Alcohol Curfew For Bars And Restaurants

Gov. Henry McMaster's order will go into effect Saturday night. The governor says it targets young people, who account for nearly 1 in 4 of the state's coronavirus cases.

Thursday

Starbucks Says Customers Must Wear Masks At Its Cafes

People gathered outside of a Starbucks coffee shop at Venice Beach in Los Angeles last month. The company's order for all customers to wear masks will take effect on July 15. Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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Starbucks Says Customers Must Wear Masks At Its Cafes

Several states already require people to wear masks in public spaces like coffee shops to slow the spread of the coronavirus, but many still have no such requirement.

'Please Scream Inside Your Heart,' Japanese Amusement Park Tells Thrill-Seekers

Japan's Tokyo Dome is shown before amusement rides began to reopen in the country. Japanese amusement park operators have asked people on rides at some parks not to scream. Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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'Please Scream Inside Your Heart,' Japanese Amusement Park Tells Thrill-Seekers

Several park-goers have complained that the request for those on roller coasters to remain silent is unrealistic. "If a scream comes out, it comes out," one visitor said.

Wednesday

International Golf Events Ryder Cup And Presidents Cup Postponed Due To The Pandemic

Tiger Woods tees off at the 2018 Ryder Cup in France. The biennial tournament, previously scheduled for this year, has been postponed to 2021. Tom Jenkins/Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

International Golf Events Ryder Cup And Presidents Cup Postponed Due To The Pandemic

Organizers announced on Wednesday that the Ryder Cup will be held in September 2021 instead of the initially scheduled 2020 date. It is the first postponement of the event since Sept. 11.

Tuesday

Atlanta Mayor Tests Positive, Sees 'Perfect Storm Of Distress In America'

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, shown here in 2019, says a headache is her only symptom after testing positive for the coronavirus. Paras Griffin/Getty Images hide caption

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Atlanta Mayor Tests Positive, Sees 'Perfect Storm Of Distress In America'

Keisha Lance Bottoms' diagnosis comes at an intense time for the city, which is reeling from the police killing of Rayshard Brooks and a spike in violence over the Fourth of July weekend.

Monday

Australia Closes Interstate Border Because Of Coronavirus Outbreak

New South Wales health officials interview passengers as they arrive from a Qantas flight that flew from Melbourne at Sydney Airport in July. James D. Morgan/Getty Images hide caption

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Australia Closes Interstate Border Because Of Coronavirus Outbreak

Victoria, whose capital city is Melbourne, has logged 127 cases in the last 24 hours, which accounts for more than 90% of Australia's infections during that period, according to national data.

Thursday

LA Sheriff To Fine $300 For Not Wearing A Mask In Public

Shoppers, wearing masks to protect themselves from the coronavirus, shop on Santee Alley in the Garment District in downtown Los Angeles this week. Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

LA Sheriff To Fine $300 For Not Wearing A Mask In Public

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department West Hollywood Station said in a Facebook post that it would issue citations for not wearing a mask that come with a $250 fine and $50 in fees.

Wednesday

New York City Mayor Delays Indoor Dining Indefinitely

Patrons at Manhattan bar Jake's Dilemma dined outdoors on the first day it was allowed New York City. Mayor Bill De Blasio indefinitely delayed the opening of restaurants and bars for indoor dining on Wednesday. Kathy Willens/AP hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

New York City Mayor Delays Indoor Dining Indefinitely

Bill de Blasio says that while the city had planned to allow indoor service soon, the rising number of coronavirus cases throughout the United States led it to take caution.

Tuesday

N.Y., N.J. And Connecticut Add Several States To List That Must Quarantine

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined Connecticut and New Jersey in instructing travelers from 16 states with rising numbers of coronavirus cases to self-quarantine. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption

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N.Y., N.J. And Connecticut Add Several States To List That Must Quarantine

The list includes Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Utah.

Monday

New York Announces Lowest Number Of Hospitalizations During The Pandemic

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, seen in April, says the state's daily hospitalizations and deaths are down dramatically. Karla Ann Cote/NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

New York Announces Lowest Number Of Hospitalizations During The Pandemic

On Sunday, the state saw 853 hospitalizations because of the coronavirus, which was the lowest since March 18. Also, only 391 people tested positive of more than 46,000 people tested that day.

What More Than 300 College Admissions Deans Are Looking For During The Pandemic

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is one of more than 300 colleges to endorse a statement about how admissions deans with evaluate applications during the coronavirus crisis. David L. Ryan/Boston Globe via Getty Images hide caption

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What More Than 300 College Admissions Deans Are Looking For During The Pandemic

The college deans say they recognize that students and their families may be struggling right now. They say students will not be disadvantaged by not participating in extracurricular activities.

Friday

Danish Prime Minister Postpones Wedding For EU Coronavirus Meeting

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, shown here in Brussels in February, has postponed her wedding due to a European Council meeting. NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption

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Danish Prime Minister Postpones Wedding For EU Coronavirus Meeting

The meeting was scheduled for July 17, which was the day Fredriksen was supposed to get married. It will be the first time EU leaders convene in person since the start of the pandemic.

Thursday

Kentucky Derby Rescheduled For September, Will Take Place With Fans

Riders cross the finish line at the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs last year. Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

Kentucky Derby Rescheduled For September, Will Take Place With Fans

Churchill Downs, the racing venue, said it worked with health officials to develop a plan that would allow the race to take place amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.

Wednesday

Late-Night Talk Show Host Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes For Use Of Blackface

Jimmy Kimmel speaks at the 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards at the Hollywood Palladium in January 2020. John Salangsang/John Salangsang/Invision/AP hide caption

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Updates: The Fight Against Racial Injustice

Late-Night Talk Show Host Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes For Use Of Blackface

Kimmel had previously used blackface in impressions of Black celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Karl Malone in The Man Show, a Comedy Central series in which he co-starred.

Tuesday

Monday

Delta To Resume Flights Between The U.S. And China

A passenger wears personal protective equipment on a Delta Air Lines flight after landing at Minneapolis−St. Paul International Airport in late May. John Minchillo/AP hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

Delta To Resume Flights Between The U.S. And China

The company says it's the first U.S. airline to do so since February after flights were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. The flights will run from Seattle to Shanghai via Seoul, South Korea.

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