The new coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 600,000 people worldwide.
More than 14.2 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the new respiratory virus, according to data compiled by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Systems Science and Engineering. The actual numbers are believed to be much higher due to a paucity of evidence, many unreported cases, and suspicions that some governments are hiding or minimizing the extent of their nations’ outbreaks.
The United States has become the most affected country, with more than 3.6 million diagnosed cases and at least 140,119 deaths.
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10:50 am: Florida reports 12,000 more new cases
The state of Florida now has more than 350,000 coronavirus cases with another 12,478 reported on Sunday, according to the Department of Health.
Authorities reported another 87 deaths, bringing the state total to 5,089.
The state also experienced an increase of 339 hospitalizations, with 9,235 active hospitalizations due to COVID-19. In total, 20,971 have been hospitalized at some point due to the virus.
Additional 105,681 tests were conducted and the state positivity rate is currently 11.85%, authorities said.
Miami-Dade County reported the newest cases with 3,233 and a positivity rate of 20.5%
4:47 am: Virginia man accused of cyber bullying trying to intimidate Tulsa mayor into canceling Trump rally
A Virginia man who sent bullying and intimidation emails directed at Tulsa Mayor GT Bynum and his family made an initial appearance in federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia, US Attorney Trent Shores announced.
Adam Maxwell Donn, 40, of Norfolk, Virginia, was charged with a criminal complaint of cyberbullying. According to court documents, Bynum and his family received 44 emails and 14 phone calls from June 11 to June 22, 2020, with the aim of harassing, harassing, threatening and intimidating Bynum and his family.
“The United States accused Adam Donn of harassing, harassing, intimidating, and inflicting emotional distress on Tulsa Mayor GT Bynum and his family. Donn allegedly sent a series of harassing emails and voice messages in an effort to intimidate the mayor into canceling the presidential rally that happened here in June, “said US Attorney Trent Shores.” The Cyberstalkers are trying to hide behind the keyboards. while threatening and intimidating others, but his online actions have real-world effects. Donn will now face the real-world consequences of his alleged criminal actions. As we do in all cases, our victim coordinators will work with the mayor and his family as this case progresses in federal court. ”
Bynum, concerned about the safety of his family, reported the emails and calls to the Tulsa Police Department on June 18, 2020. According to the affidavit filed by an FBI agent, investigators discovered that the emails were linked to an IP address traced to a Cox Communications account holder named Adam Donn of Norfolk, Virginia, and that their email addresses were used to send intimidating emails to Mayor Bynum and his wife.
Court documents allege that Donn threatened to publish the Bynum family’s home address and personal information on the Internet, including the children’s cell phone numbers and social media accounts. The defendant allegedly said this in the hope that people would invade the Bynum residence with the intention of causing damage and emotional distress to Mayor Bynum.
Donn was released under the pre-trial supervision of the United States Probation Office. He is scheduled to appear in federal court on July 22, 2020 at 2 p.m. in the Northern District of Oklahoma.
4:15 am: Star Braves player says he had a fever of 104.5 degrees, prayed for his life while sick with COVID-19
Freddie Freeman, a four-time All-Star with the Atlanta Braves, revealed that he had a high temperature of 104.5 degrees while sick with the disease and prayed for his life.
“I said a little prayer that night,” Freeman said on a video conference. “I’ve never been this hot before. My body was really really hot … I said ‘Please don’t take me’ because I wasn’t ready.”
Freeman said the fever had dropped to 101 the next morning and broke two days later. He said Saturday was his ninth consecutive symptom-free day, which also included body aches, chills and a temporary loss of his senses of taste and smell. He said two other members of his household, his wife and aunt, are recovering after positive tests.
“I feel great,” he said. “I only lost a pound … I didn’t lose strength.”
Freeman received his second negative test for the coronavirus on Friday, earning him medical clearance to play.
“I feel like I’m a kid in a candy store again,” he said Saturday. “Sometimes you forget how much you love this game. I really miss it. I was so excited when I got to the patio.”
Freeman’s return was timely. Free agent outfielder Yasiel Puig tested positive for the coronavirus after agreeing to sign with Atlanta. The positive test nullified the deal.
Puig was projected to be a replacement for Nick Markakis, who opted to exit the season after speaking on the phone with Freeman.
“Unfortunately that was my worst day,” Freeman said, adding that he did not attempt to influence Markakis’ decision when the two spoke again days later.
“I just wasn’t interested in that, and I totally understand it,” Freeman said.
Freeman was one of four teammates who tested positive at the start of summer camp. The right-hander Touki Toussaint, who had no symptoms, also returned on Friday. Left-handed reliever Will Smith and infielder Pete Kozma have not returned.
Freeman wore a face mask during a video interview and said he will continue to take precautions.
“It is very serious,” he said, adding that his family “did everything right” to avoid the disease. “It still somehow caught me.”
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12:59 am: 3 members of the SoCal family die from COVID-19 while the mother remains in the ICU
A southern California family mourns for three of its members who died from COVID-19 while the family’s matriarch remains in the ICU fighting the virus.
A close family friend, Joe Pérez, says that COVID-19 hit 17 family members about a month ago. It was then that Pérez said the family began visiting each other, as orders to stay home were loosened and companies began to reopen.
“One of the family members had lunch with an asymptomatic friend and that was how it started,” he added.
Bishop Abel Jiménez and his wife of 65 years, Noemi, were hospitalized with COVID-19. Two of his daughters recently passed away.
Tabitha Medina, 51, and her sister Esther Hernández, 60, described by her friends as so full of life, were admitted to the hospital the same day, but ultimately lost the battle against the virus.
“Such beautiful women. They always had a smile on their faces … they always had something good to say and it would be negligent to say that they were the best cooks,” said Perez.
Her father, Bishop Abel, was a pastor at the Christian Life Center in Ontario for more than 40 years. He was admitted to the hospital shortly after his wife and passed away this week at the age of 86.
His wife remains in the ICU, unaware that she has lost two daughters and her husband. A GoFundme page has been created for the Jiménez family to help with funeral expenses.
Now the family wants to send a message to each other.
“COVID is real and we must take precautions. Especially if you know you have symptoms, stay home. Save lives,” said Pérez.
Matt Foster, Scott Withers and Ahmad Hemingway of ABC News contributed to this report.
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