The Trump administration is sticking by its view that schools must reopen on time and in person, even as the United States on Tuesday reported more than 1,000 coronavirus-related deaths for the ninth day in a row, pushing the death toll past 153,000.
The United States continues to outpace all other nations with a tally of more than 4.7 million infections, but the number of new cases being reported nationwide has seemed to drop in recent days.
Experts say that could also be the result of testing backlogs, with people in many parts of the country waiting a week to find out if they’re infected.
Here are some significant developments:
In the United States, reopening schools — or not — continues to present complications. Nearly a third of students in one Georgia school district were forced to return to classrooms this week because of waiting lists for virtual learning. Meanwhile, Mississippi’s conservative governor reversed course to delay school for many students.
White House officials and Democratic leaders say they’ve agreed to try to finalize the details of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of this week. The legislation, which will address lapsed unemployment benefits and restrictions, could go before Congress for a vote next week.
Voters voiced concerns about the delivery and security of mail ballots as five states held primaries Tuesday, highlighting how the rapid shift to absentee voting during the coronavirus pandemic has emerged as a central issue in this year’s elections.
A spiraling coronavirus outbreak in the Australian state of Victoria is prompting other parts of the country to enact restrictions aimed at keeping out residents of neighboring states.
Some European countries are slowing or reversing the easing of restrictions amid increases in new cases. Ireland has canceled plans to reopen pubs.
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