Notre Dame reports an additional 50 cases of Covid-19 over the weekend
The Main Building on the campus of Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana. Nova Safo/AFP/Getty Images
The University of Notre Dame added a total of 50 additional cases of Covid-19 over the weekend. 20 additional cases were reported Saturday, 30 were reported Sunday. The total case count for the school now stands at 448 cases.
Undergraduate classes are currently being conducted entirely online after the school announced last week it would move to all remote learning for two weeks.
12:43 p.m. ET, August 24, 2020
Usain Bolt says he's self-isolating while awaiting Covid-19 test results
Olympic legend Usain Bolt says he's self-isolating while awaiting his Covid-19 testing results. The eight-time Olympic champion posted a video on social media on Monday saying he currently has no symptoms. He took the test on Saturday.
12:50 p.m. ET, August 24, 2020
Duke University returns only 12 positives out of more than 4,400 students tested for Covid-19
Duke University's campus in Durham, North Carolina. Sara D. Davis/Getty Images
Twelve students at Duke University tested positive for coronavirus out of a total of 4,497 tests performed for the week of Aug. 15 to 21, the most recent data posted on the school's website shows.
There were an additional 10 cases reported among faculty and staff, out of a total of 531 tests performed during that same time period.
Since Aug. 2, the university has performed a total of 11,398 coronavirus tests among both students, faculty and staff members, and 37 cases total cases have been reported — a positivity rate under .01%.
12:49 p.m. ET, August 24, 2020
Spain's regions tighten safety measures as Covid-19 cases rise
From CNN's Laura Pérez Maestro in Madrid
A health worker speaks to people queuing outside a medical centre to be tested for the novel coronavirus in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, north of Barcelona, on August 10, 2020. Josep Lago/AFP/Getty Images
Some of Spain's 17 regions have decided to tighten safety measures in their territory as the number of Covid-19 cases continues to climb.
Madrid: Madrid's regional government's Justice Secretary, Enrique López, asked citizens on Monday to "avoid unnecessary gatherings." "It is not about returning to a confinement that restricts economic activity to the point of cancelling it, what it is about is to avoid unnecessary social interaction as much as possible."
Catalonia: The Catalan President, Quim Torra, said at a press conference Monday that "the next 3 weeks are decisive." He announced that Catalonia is banning gatherings of over 10 people, given that "70% of the contagions happen during social gatherings." He added that the region will be performing 500.000 PCR tests in schools and high schools from September and that classes will be reduced to 20 pupils per class.
Murcia: The government of the Murcia region has banned gathering of over 6 people in both private and public spaces, the region's Health Secretary, Manuel Villegas, announced at a press conference on Monday.
Spain recorded 19,382 new Coronavirus cases since Friday, the Spanish Health Ministry’s data showed on Monday. The total number of cases in Spain has now reached at least 405,436.
The data also shows that at least 34 people died during the weekend due to Covid-19. At least 96 have died in the last seven days.
A total of 28,872 people have died of Coronavirus in Spain to date.
The Director of the Center for Health Emergencies, Fernando Simón, said at a press conference Monday that although the number of cases is increasing, hospital capacity in the country "is at 5.1%."
12:54 p.m. ET, August 24, 2020
Georgia Covid-19 mega-testing site extended to September 11
From CNN's Dianne Gallagher and Lindsay Benson
A coronavirus swab test being performed at a mobile COVID-19 Testing Drive at World Changers Church International on July 18, 2020 in College Park, Georgia. Marcus Ingram/Getty Images
CNN previously reported that the mega-testing site in College Park will run from August 10 until August 26. The Georgia Department of Public Health said at the time that the site would be able to test 5,000 people per day and would offer results within 48 to 72 hours.
12:33 p.m. ET, August 24, 2020
University of Kansas cracks down on 2 fraternities for hosting parties
From CNN’s Jennifer Selva
A view of the the University of Kansas at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, KS. Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images
The University of Kansas has issued disciplinary actions against two fraternities for hosting social events this weekend in violation of county and university health guidelines on Covid-19.
According to a letter from University Chancellor Douglas Girod, Kappa Sigma and Phi Kappa Psi have been issued a cease and desist, as well as a 14-day public health ban for the members of the fraternities.
“We will not tolerate selfish and irresponsible behavior that puts the health and safety of our community at risk; that disrespects staff, faculty and students who have worked to prepare our campuses for reopening; that jeopardizes the long-term viability of the university; and that recklessly disregards the authorities of the university, city, and county,” the letter said.
As of last week, Girard said 89 people in the KU community had tested positive out of 7,088 test results.
12:22 p.m. ET, August 24, 2020
UK reports 853 new cases of Covid-19
From CNN's Lauren Kent
A walk-in coronavirus testing center is pictured in Oldham, Greater Manchester, on August 22. Peter Byrne/PA Images/Getty Images
The United Kingdom reported 853 new confirmed cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to at least 326,614, according to the latest UK government data released Monday.
The number of new confirmed cases on Monday represents a slight decrease from the 1,160 new cases reported Sunday and the 1,288 new cases reported Saturday.
The UK also reported four additional coronavirus deaths on Monday, bringing the death toll to at least 41,433.
12:03 p.m. ET, August 24, 2020
This Connecticut city is facing a "serious outbreak" of Covid-19, state health commissioner says
From CNN's Ganesh Setty
Danbury, Connecticut, is facing “serious outbreak” of Covid-19 stemming mostly from recent domestic and international travel, according to a statement attached to Governor Ned Lamont’s latest Covid-19 update.
Between August 2 and 20, there were at least 178 new Covid-19 cases reported in Danbury, compared to the 40 new cases that were recorded in the prior two week period, according to the state department of public health. That represents a 345% increase in new reported cases.
Over the weekend, Danbury Mayor Mark Broughton reported via Twitter a total of 15 new cases and another 44 cases on Friday. There were no new deaths over those three days, he said.
“This is a serious outbreak in Danbury and we really need an all hands on deck approach. We need everyone in Danbury to take extreme precaution,” Acting Public Health Commissioner Dr. Deidre S. Gifford said in the statement. “We are urging anyone who thinks they may have been exposed to get tested as soon as possible, stay home until your test results are known and stay at home for 10 days if you test positive.”
The state department of public health issued a Covid-19 alert for the city in response to the outbreak.
3:37 p.m. ET, August 24, 2020
Covid-19 testing will be set up at New York airports, governor says
From CNN's Kristina Sgueglia
A nurse is waiting for patients at JFK International Airports Terminal 4 XpresCheck, the first airport-based covid-19 testing facility in the US on June 29, 2020 in New York City. Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and NY Health and Hospitals will be setting up new Covid-19 testing sites at John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia airports in New York City for incoming passengers.
He did not elaborate on the details.
This decision comes as New York continues to enforce its travel advisory which requires a 14-day quarantine for individuals traveling in from Covid-19 hot spots.