Coronavirus Watch: Cases may be 10 times higher
Testing for the new coronavirus vastly under-counted the true number of COVID-19 infections in the U.S. from March to May, according to a new federal study relying on antibody testing.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study shows that COVID-19 rates were more than 10 times higher than what was reported.
It's Tuesday, and this is the Coronavirus Watch from the Paste BN Network. Here's the most significant news of the day, as of 1:15 p.m. ET:
- The Justice Department has accused two Chinese hackers of targeting the computer networks of companies known to be developing a potential coronavirus vaccine and treatment.
- President Donald Trump said Monday he plans to resume daily coronavirus briefings at the White House in part because of a recent spike in cases. The president also met with top Congressional Republicans at the White House Monday to discuss the next COVID-19 aid package.
- Hair and nail salons in California can operate outside, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday, offering support to an industry decimated by coronavirus shutdowns.
- At least 19 students and two guests at a private Missouri high school have tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a graduation or prom earlier this month.
- Tests of Yosemite National Park's raw sewage confirmed the presence of COVID-19. Officials believe about 170 people have been infected.
- Connecticut discovered a "flaw" in a manufacturer's coronavirus testing system resulting in 90 false COVID-19 positive test results, the state's Department of Public Health announced Monday.
- Florida reached its sixth straight day of 10,000-plus new coronavirus cases Monday as the state’s largest teachers union sued the Gov. Ron DeSantis administration over plans to reopen schools for in-person instruction next month.
📈 Today's numbers: The U.S. has more than 3.8 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, and more than 141,000 deaths have been confirmed, according to John Hopkins University data. Worldwide, there are more than 14.7 million confirmed cases, and more than 611,000 people have died. See the numbers in your area here, and check out where cases are rising here.
📰 What we're reading: Alex Beric was hoping to become a U.S. citizen in time to vote in the presidential election this November. But now he is one of more than 300,000 immigrants at risk of not becoming citizens in time to cast ballots due to COVID-19 delays.
Do you have questions about the coronavirus? You can submit them through this form, and we'll answer them. Emma from San Antonio, Texas, asks: When a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is available, does that mean we would need to be vaccinated once and then receive a booster in order to acquire immunity?
SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes the disease known as COVID-19. Scientists say there's a high likelihood an eventual vaccine will require a two-dose series, a month or so apart, with the possibility of a booster several years later, adding to the complexity and cost of administration and distribution. Read more here.
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– Grace Hauck, Paste BN breaking news reporter, @grace_hauck