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Amid concerns over coronavirus, the city of Orlando held its annual fireworks celebration online -- a pre-recorded compilation of firework displays over the past few years

Your Sunday Update: Nearly 10,000 new COVID-19 Cases Reported Saturday, Fourth of July Holiday Fuels Worry About Skyrocket COVID Cases, MLS Delays Due To Positive Tests, Trump Signs Small Business Loan Program Extension

Florida reported 9,999 new positive cases Saturday, following a record-setting Friday which saw 11,443 cases reported. Florida is now reporting 200,111 total cases, with 197,076 of those positive considered Florida residents. Eight deaths were reported to the state dashboard Saturday.The numbers were reported to the state's COVID-9 dashboard Sunday. The state's positivity rate increased slightly to 17.02 percent.

Another Record in Florida: More than 11,000 New Coronavirus Cases Added Friday

The Florida Department of Health has reported 11,458 new coronavirus cases.

Your July 4th Update: Four Miami Marlins Test Positive for Coronavirus, Much of US Scales Back on Celebrations, States Shatter Coronavirus Records Over Holiday

Your coronavirus update for 7/04.

Widespread Use Of Face Masks Could Save Tens Of Thousands Of Lives, Models Project

Models developed by mathematical epidemiologists project that tens of thousands of lives across the U.S. can be saved by more people wearing face masks.

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Reflection On A 4th That Seems Far from Glorious

We do need a holiday just now. And not just a moment of leisure but an occasion for unity, healing and hope.

Your Friday Update: New Cases Over 9,000 For Second Day In A Row, NBA Arrivals Draw Closer as Cases Rise, Marion County Sees Increase in Hospitalizations, Safe Ways to Celebrate July 4th

Your coronavirus update for 7/03.

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U.S. Surpasses Global Record For New COVID-19 Cases Recorded In A Day

The U.S. reported more than 55,000 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday — reaching a daily global record for the coronavirus pandemic. The previous record was set last month by Brazil.

Florida coronavirus cases have spiked in the last week. Image: Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard screenshot

Intersection: The Pandemic Surge; Citizen Police Review Boards

Dr. Amesh Adalja with the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and WMFE health reporter Abe Aboraya join Intersection to discuss the coronavirus surge and the response. And Caila Coleman with the Orlando's Citizens Police Review Board joins the program to explain the role of the board and how it could help shape reform.

The Harvard Global Health Institute has launched an interactive map that shows the coronavirus risk for each county in the US. Screenshot: Harvard Global Health Institute

Expect Pandemic To Get Worse Before It Gets Better, Warns Johns Hopkins Infectious Disease Specialist

Dr. Amesh Adalja, senior scholar with the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, and WMFE health reporter Abe Aboraya join Intersection to discuss the surge in coronavirus cases and the response by government and health leaders.

A Buddhist priest hasn't been able to meet with a death row inmate at the U.S. penitentiary in Terre Haute, Ind.

Lawsuit Seeks Delay In Pending Federal Execution, Citing COVID-19 Infection Risks

The longtime spiritual adviser to an inmate on federal death row is seeking to delay the July 15 execution because he worries about contracting COVID-19 at the prison.

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