Covid-19 Pandemic
 Here’s the latest news: Second U.S. virus wave emerges as cases top 2 millionBoris Johnson under pressure for U.K. response Protesters’ Covid tests raise concerns of spread Watching for the second wave Coronavirus cases are on the climb in many U.S. states, but it’s still not clear exactly what role the rolling reopening of the economy is playing in the new wave of infections. States including Florida, Arizona, Texas and California are seeing signs the pandemic is continuing to spread. Those surges have raised alarms among experts even as they’re masked by the nation’s overall case count, which early this week climbed just under 1%, the smallest increase since March. But at the same time, in Georgia, where businesses such as hair salons and tattoo parlors have been operating for several weeks, cases have plateaued.  Clients participate in a class at an Orangetheory Fitness gym in Atlanta in May. Photographer: Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg It’s a thorny problem for public-health experts who want to prevent a new national wave of infections that could interrupt efforts to get America back to work. It could take several more weeks for definitive signs that cases are booming more widely, at which time it could be too late to prevent an even wider outbreak. The U.S. has long been bracing for another wave of the coronavirus, but future outbreaks are likely to take a different shape. Precautions like social distancing and mask-wearing, as well as careful behavior by individuals, are likely to have staying power in many parts of the country even as economies reopen. Still, the real test may not arrive until autumn when changes in weather and back-to-school plans could have damaging repercussions. A second wave isn’t likely to look like the first round of infections that roiled the U.S., but it’s critical to read the early signs correctly.—Emma Court Watching the wave Which States Are the New Hotspots? Outbreaks in several states raise concerns the pandemic is forming a new wave of infections as economies open. That’s even before cases show from widespread protests that jammed the streets. Explore our map with the latest state-by-state data.  Today’s Podcast: Understanding Silent Spreaders We explore the hotly contested debate over so-called silent spreaders—people who don’t get sick after they’re infected with the virus—and their role in its transmission. Tune in here. Save the date: The need for digital technologies has soared with Covid-19. On June 18th, hear from senior leaders including Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia of Snoop and Johann Butting of Slack on how they bolstered digital offerings and positioned for the pandemic. Get details and register here. What you should read Mnuchin Backs New Stimulus for Reopening The U.S. Treasury chief says travel and retail businesses need help. Prices on the Bread Aisle Are Plunging Stay-at-home bakers are cutting into demand for loaves on grocery shelves. Beloved Brooklyn Salon Is Determined to Survive Stylist Iyesata Marsh talks about relearning how to put customers at ease. Asia Isn’t Quitting on the Dirtiest Fossil Fuel U.S. and Europe cut back on coal while appetite grows in China, India. Look Who’s Gaining From the Covid Meat Crisis Consumers found themselves searching for protein. Enter tofu. Know someone else who would like this newsletter? Have them sign up here. Have any questions, concerns, or news tips on Covid-19 news? Get in touch or help us cover the story. Like this newsletter? Subscribe for unlimited access to trusted, data-based journalism in 120 countries around the world and gain expert analysis from exclusive daily newsletters, The Bloomberg Open and The Bloomberg Close. Follow Us Get the newsletter You received this message because you are subscribed to Bloomberg’s Coronavirus Daily newsletter. Unsubscribe | Bloomberg.com | Contact Us Bloomberg L.P. 731 Lexington, New York, NY, 10022 |
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