Forbes - Still A Long Way To Go

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Many parts of the U.S. are beginning to reopen, and people could be forgiven by thinking the worst of the pandemic is already behind us. But that’s just not true, according to new numbers from the World Health Organization, which reported a record-breaking 100,000 global Covid-19 cases in a 24 hour period this morning, with almost half of those new cases coming from the U.S. According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesys, “we still have a long way to go in this pandemic.”

Business

Facebook is letting a limited number of workers come back in early July, but says it will have many social distancing measures in place.

Many struggling businesses around the country have pivoted to producing plexiglass, a needed material for office reopenings.

A new stimulus package gives relief to federal student loan borrowers; here’s what you need to know.

Apple and Google’s contact tracing app services will debut in Alabama, North Dakota and South Carolina.

Science & Health

As businesses start reopening, it’s important to know which places are safe to visit. Here are 10 indoor places that you should avoid.

The coronavirus lockdowns have been stressful for parents, but many of them have been enjoying more family time with their kids.

Coronavirus symptoms are showing up differently in certain parts of China, doctors say.

Robots are providing a needed assist in the response to the pandemic.

On the Upside

CO2 emissions down: Daily carbon emissions have plummeted since Covid-19 lockdowns took effect, although experts aren’t sure how long the effect will last.