The outbreak comes more than 50 days after the last local case in the city of 20 million people. Source
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COVID-19 cases surge as reopenings continue
The CDC is projecting another 26,000 COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. in the next three weeks as at least 19 states report an uptick in cases. States like Florida and South Carolina that have begun reopening saw their highest daily number of cases to date. Michael George reports from New York City, the country’s virus epicenter. Source
Watch live: New York Governor Cuomo holds press conference
Cuomo says states across the country are seeing spikes in cases, but that New York is one of the exceptions. Source
New coronavirus hotspots emerge in the South and Southwest
Some health experts say we could be seeing the impact of opening too early. Source
South African series “Blood and Water” becomes Netflix hit
A Netflix series produced in South Africa has become a hit with global audiences. Debora Patta takes a look at the show, “Blood and Water,” and speaks to one of its stars about the importance of Africans telling their own stories to the world. Source
London sees growing calls to remove statues amid protests
Across the U.K. are dozens of monuments to those who traded in, and profited from, the transatlantic slave trade. Source
Ex-cop charged in George Floyd death could get $1 million in pension
Minnesota has no law making employees forfeit pensions if they’re convicted of crimes related to their work Source
Inside Houston restaurant Lucille’s, where George Floyd’s family met with Joe Biden
Houston restaurant Lucille’s, named for a 20th century African-American chef and entrepreneur who broke barriers in Texas, has survived both Hurricane Harvey and the coronavirus pandemic. On the day the city memorialized George Floyd, his family met with Joe Biden at the restaurant. Michelle Miller speaks to chef and owner Chris Williams. Source
Margo Price on husband’s coronavirus recovery, life under lockdown
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Margo Price was set to release her latest album, “That’s How Rumors Get Started,” when the coronavirus pandemic hit. She spoke to Anthony Mason about why she postponed the album, and taking care of her family under lockdown. Source
Staying vigilant: Tracking COVID-19 developments as the country reopens
As the U.S. begins to open, some states have sees an increase in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus discusses some of the latest developments in the fight against COVID-19. Source