Since Chinese officials locked down the city of Wuhan in January , there have been more than 14.5 million cases of COVID-19 , the disease caused by the coronavirus , across the planet.
More than 606,000 people have died from the disease, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University .
Efforts to curb the outbreak have led to the global disruption of daily life and the economy, as schools and workplaces shuttered in hopes of slowing transmission. After months of precautions and lockdowns, governments have begun to reopen their economies.
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Bahamas Bars Flights From U.S. Over Coronavirus Concerns 7/20/20, 8:45 a.m.
The Bahamas announced Sunday that it will no longer permit flights from the U.S. to enter beginning Wednesday, due to coronavirus concerns.
Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, speaking in a national address, stressed that the Bahamas has seen a rise in cases since it largely reopened to international travel on July 1. All of its progress fighting the outbreak can be reversed, he warned, because of how citizens and residents within countries are following or ignoring health guidelines.
The U.S., particularly Florida, makes up a significant portion of the islands tourism industry.
We are in a marathon, not a sprint. This is a marathon demanding discipline, endurance, demanding resilience and requiring determination, Minnis said. Our current situation demands decisive action, if we are to avoid being overrun and defeated by this virus.
Commercial flights from Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union may still fly into the Bahamas, but passengers must provide proof they tested negative for the virus at least 10 days ahead of their arrival.
Nina Golgowski
Critical Talks Over European Recovery Plan Enter Fourth Day 7/20/20, 8 a.m.
European leaders are yet to reach an agreement on a recovery plan to revive their COVID-hit economies after three days of heated talks.
On the table is a 1.8 trillion euro ($2.06 trillion) package for the European Unions next long-term budget and coronavirus recovery fund.
HuffPosts European editions report that a group of so-called frugal wealthy north European states, led by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, are pushing for a smaller recovery fund and sought to limit how payouts are split between grants and repayable loans.
HuffPost France writes (in French) that French president Emmanuel Macron punched his fist on the table in frustration at the position of the northern states.
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