COVID-19 Update: New York Reports Another Record Single-Day Jump In Deaths As Officials Report ‘Plateau’ In New Cases

Summary:

Confirmed cases across Africa pass 10k
Global case total has surpassed 1.4 million, with 83k+ deaths.
Russia reports another record daily jump in new cases
The UK reported its largest death toll yet, with 938 new deaths, bringing the total to 7,097.
The UK also reported nearly 8k new cases, bringing the national total to 60,733.
Italy reports slight acceleration in cases as deaths, ICU patients fall
Sunak says Johnson’s medical condition is “improving”
NYC reportedly has enough ventilators to get through this week
Scientists find evidence some recovered don’t have antibodies
Swiss gov’t sees GDP contracting as much as 10.4 % in 2020
LA mayor orders businesses to enforce social distancing
WHO again insists lockdowns must stay in effect
Iraq extends border closure with Iran
Indonesia outbreak continues to accelerate
Ethiopia joins a growing list of African states by declaring a state of emergency
China reopens Wuhan