Coronavirus Watch: Obama says leaders 'aren't even pretending to be in charge'

We're getting a glimpse of what travel will look like in a post-coronavirus lockdown world. One thing is for sure: There are going to be major changes.

Meanwhile, the Internet is talking about former President Barack Obama's commencement speech in which he said U.S. leaders "aren’t even pretending to be in charge" during the pandemic. And many states and communities eased up on social distancing rules this weekend. Some examples:

• North Carolina: Churches were free to conduct services without restrictions
• New Orleans: Dining room service was permitted to resume at 25% capacity
• Virginia: Virginia Beach reopened for fishing and exercise
• California: Many parks and hiking trails reopened
• Wyoming: Strip clubs reopened (and reporter Trevor Hughes went to a "masks on clothes off" party)
• What's going on in your state? We are keeping up with openings here.

This is Coronavirus Watch from Paste BN. Here's the latest news, as of 1:30 p.m. ET:

• The U.S. has the largest coronavirus outbreak in the world by far. There are more than 88,000 deaths and almost 1.5 million confirmed cases. Worldwide, the virus has killed more than 310,000 people and has infected more than 4.6 million.
• New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was tested for COVID-19 live on national television Sunday, which he said was meant to show how quick and easy it is to receive the nasal swab for a test.
• Can dogs detect the virus in humans? British researchers are investigating whether they can detect the virus by odor in humans before symptoms appear. 
• Italy to reopen borders: The Italian government announced that it will open its borders next month for summer tourism season.
• Kroger front-line worker pay: After ending its extra $2-an-hour "hero" pay for front-line workers, the grocery store chain said it will be giving employees a one-time $400 payment.

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