COVID-19 deaths falling but Americans 'must remain vigilant'
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation recovers from the devastating winter surge. But, now, after weeks of hovering around 2,000 daily deaths, that figure has dropped to about 1,400 U.S. lives lost each day to coronavirus. For now, most forecasts show coronavirus deaths falling further in coming weeks as more people get vaccines. That's the age group that's been hit the hardest and still accounts for the vast majority of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. The tally of coronavirus deaths often lags behind new infections and hospitalizations, since it can take a long time for someone to become seriously ill and die after contracting the virus.
FIU to delay start of fall sports until Sept. 16
MIAMI FIU will delay the start of Fall sports until September 16. The President of the University Mark Rosenberg released the following statement: The health and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff is our top priority. With this in mind, and based on the input from our FIU healthcare experts, the informed science surrounding Covid-19 and the current circumstances in our South Florida community, FIU will postpone all intercollegiate competitions through September 16. We are making this decision with an abundance of caution.Rosenberg added that the school is working with the Board of Trustees and Conference USA. He encouraged every at FIU to practice social distancing, wash their hands, and wear a mask.