Ep. 463

Coronavirus case numbers are not updated over the weekend. The news as of Sunday, July 4:

As people gather for the Independence Day holiday weekend, health officials warn about continued coronavirus transmission. The Delta variant of the coronavirus is now detected in all 50 US states and Washington, DC. The Delta variant, which is highly contagious and causes even more severe illness, has been spreading so rapidly in some areas that officials brought back their mask guidance even if people are fully vaccinated.

Fans returned to Europe’s soccer stadiums and COVID cases surged, prompting concerns over coronavirus case spikes. The World Health Organization warned that Euro 2020 — a pan-continental, quadrennial soccer tournament — is driving a rise in coronavirus cases across Europe.

6 rescue workers at the site of the Miami building collapse have tested positive for COVID-19. The workers are firefighters from a Florida rescue team outside Miami-Dade County who came to assist in the search efforts.

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