There are more than 20.8 million confirmed cases of Covid-19 globally and 755,550 deaths, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
Here are the latest updates:
US projects more deaths this fall: The US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention's ensemble forecast now projects nearly 189,00 US coronavirus deaths by September 5. There are more than 5.2 million cases and 167,000 deaths in the country. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the consequences could be "devastating" if the country reopens without getting the virus under control.
US turns down Russian vaccine offer: Officials in Moscow say they have offered "unprecedented cooperation" with Operation Warp Speed (OWS), the US multiagency body set up to accelerate access to effective Covid-19 vaccines and treatments. But US officials say they would not accept it. Russia announced on Tuesday that it had developed a vaccine against the coronavirus.
New Zealand extends lockdown for Aukland: New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is extending level 3 restrictions for Auckland for 12 days after the country reported 12 new locally transmitted coronavirus cases on Friday. The country is tackling a fresh outbreak that ended an enviable run of more than 100 days without any local infections.
India-Maldives travel bubble: India says it is opening an air corridor with Maldives to boost tourism and revenue even as the country sees rising cases of Covid-19. The first flight under the new arrangement is expected to take off on August 18. India reported more than 64,500 coronavirus cases on Friday.
9/11 "Tribute in Light" canceled: New York City’s “Tribute in Light” that honors victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum announced. The annual memorial is comprised of about 88 lights that reach four miles into the sky, creating twin beams matching the shape of the towers that were destroyed.