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• Attorney General William P. Barr Announces Launch of Operation Legend US Dept. of Justice 08 Jul 2020 -- Today, Attorney General William P. Barr announced the launch of Operation Legend, a sustained, systematic and coordinated law enforcement initiative across all federal law enforcement agencies working in conjunction with state and local law enforcement officials to fight the sudden surge of violent crime, beginning in Kansas City, MO.
• US Officials Warn Americans Against Using TikTok VOA 08 Jul 2020 -- U.S. officials and lawmakers are warning Americans against using Tiktok, a popular video-sharing application owned by Chinese parent company ByteDance, citing privacy and security concerns.
• China Targets Chinese Overseas, Including Foreign Nationals, in Pressure Campaign: FBI's Wray Radio Free Asia 08 Jul 2020 -- China has been targeting its own nationals living in other countries, especially those involved in rights activism or who are critical of the ruling Chinese Communist Party, with threats, often made by agents of the state in person on U.S. soil, the head of the FBI has warned.

COVID-19 Pandemic News

• Coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) situation report - 170 WHO 08 Jul 2020
• Coronavirus Poses Added Risk to Refugees and Humanitarian Groups VOA 08 Jul 2020 -- About 3,000 Congolese refugees crossed into Uganda this month after borders were temporarily opened amid the COVID-19 pandemic. And though Uganda has earned a reputation for welcoming people fleeing conflict, the added fear of coronavirus has complicated the country's open-arms approach.
• Identify and address 'real needs' to recover from COVID-19, UN rights expert urges UN News 08 Jul 2020 -- There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in "a serious setback" for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, an independent UN human rights expert said on Wednesday, urging a high-level meeting to "take a hard look" at implementation efforts to live up to the promise to leave no one behind.
• UN chief highlights need for decent jobs to fuel COVID-19 recovery UN News 08 Jul 2020 -- More than 50 Heads of State and government, alongside global employers' and trade union leaders, have been taking part in an online discussion on Wednesday looking at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world of work.
• Illegal trade in fake or faulty COVID-19 products booming, new UN research reveals UN News 08 Jul 2020 -- A surge in demand for medical products to combat COVID-19 has led to a jump in the trafficking of substandard and faulty merchandise, according to new UN research published on Wednesday.
• Covid-19 Cases Hit 5.9 Million in Western Hemisphere, WHO Says SPA 08 Jul 2020 -- Covid-19 cases in the Western Hemisphere have reached 5.9 million, with half of the infections attributed to Latin America and the Caribbean, and cases are accelerating, the World Health Organization (WHO) regional director said Tuesday.
• World updates: Coronavirus cases top 11.8mn, deaths surge past 544K Press TV 08 Jul 2020 -- Global coronavirus cases have topped 11.8 million, and the death toll has surpassed 544,000, according to Johns Hopkins University.

United States

• State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts California Department of Public Health 08 Jul 2020
• Rush Transcript: Governor Cuomo Announces New York State Will Decide on Fall School Reopening During the First Week of August New York State 08 Jul 2020
• Rush Transcript: Governor Cuomo Responds to President Trump on Schools: 'School Reopenings Are a State Decision, Period' New York State 08 Jul 2020
• Press Briefing by Vice President Pence and Members of the Coronavirus Task Force | July 8, 2020 The White House 08 Jul 2020
• US Health Officials to Issue New Guidelines for Reopening Schools VOA 08 Jul 2020 -- Federal health officials will issue new guidelines for reopening U.S. schools after President Donald Trump criticized the current recommendations as tough, expensive and impractical.
• Trump: Health Guidelines for School Reopenings 'Very Impractical' VOA 08 Jul 2020 -- President Donald Trump rebuffed the country's health experts on Wednesday, saying their recommendations for schools to reopen in the coming weeks in the face of the surging coronavirus pandemic are too tough, expensive and "very impractical."
• Amid Pandemic, Trump Pushes for Schools to Reopen VOA 08 Jul 2020 -- Amid a surge of COVID-19 infections, especially among younger people, the White House is pressuring schools across the United States to reopen.
• Fauci Warns US Not to Give Into 'False Complacency' as COVID-19 Death Rate Falls VOA 08 Jul 2020 -- As the United States approaches 3 million total coronavirus cases, the nation's top infectious disease expert warned Americans on Tuesday not to fall into a "false complacency" about the nation's falling death rate from the coronavirus pandemic.
• 'We Are Still Knee-Deep': Model Forecasts Nearly 210,000 US COVID-19 Deaths by November Sputnik 08 Jul 2020 -- A forecasting model by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington predicts that more than 200,000 people will have died due to COVID-19 in the US by November.
• Trump says he disagrees with Fauci on COVID-19 in US Press TV 08 Jul 2020 -- US President Donald Trump says he disagrees with his top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci on his assessment of the dire situation the United States faces.
• U.S. recovery shows signs of levelling off amid resurgence in COVID-19 cases: Fed official People's Daily 08 Jul 2020 -- A senior U.S. Federal Reserve official has warned that the U.S. economy is showing signs of "levelling off" amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases across southern and western states.
• White House pushes to reopen U.S. schools despite surge in coronavirus cases People's Daily 08 Jul 2020 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the White House will push state governors hard to get schools opened in the fall despite a spike in coronavirus cases in the country.
• COVID-19 infections among U.S. meat, poultry processing workers affect large population: CDC report People's Daily 08 Jul 2020 -- COVID-19 outbreaks among meat and poultry processing facility workers can rapidly affect large numbers of people, according to a report of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday.
• U.S. has notified UN chief of withdrawal from WHO: spokesman People's Daily 08 Jul 2020 -- A United Nations spokesman confirmed on Tuesday that the United States notified on Monday the UN secretary-general of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization.
• Pandemic Revealed Supply Chain Vulnerability, Pentagon Official Says DoD News 08 Jul 2020 -- One of the biggest lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic is that the supply chain is vulnerable to offshore suppliers, particularly adversaries such as China, a senior Pentagon official said.

China

• China to detail first 100 days of battling the COVID-19 with the world: CDC officials Global Times 08 Jul 2020 -- The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) plans to make public a summary of their anti-epidemic experience since COVID-19 first emerged in December 2019, the Global Times has learned.
• Chinese govt welcomes WHO's upcoming visit on virus tracing: FM Global Times 08 Jul 2020 -- The Chinese government has agreed that the World Health Organization (WHO) will send experts to Beijing on a scientific plan for coronavirus tracing, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
• Beijing reports no increase in domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases People's Daily 08 Jul 2020 -- Beijing on Tuesday reported no new confirmed domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19, the municipal health commission said Wednesday.
• China's Hubei reports 1 asymptomatic COVID-19 case People's Daily 08 Jul 2020 -- One new asymptomatic case of COVID-19 was reported in central China's Hubei Province Tuesday, while no new confirmed or suspected cases were reported, the provincial health commission said Wednesday.
• Nucleic acid sampling station to boost Beijing's COVID-19 testing People's Daily 08 Jul 2020 -- A positive pressure sampling station has been introduced to conduct nucleic acid tests in Beijing, allowing medical staff inside not to wear protective equipment.
• Beijing reports no increase in domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases People's Daily 08 Jul 2020 -- Beijing on Tuesday reported no new confirmed domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19, the municipal health commission said Wednesday.
• Chinese mainland reports 7 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, all imported People's Daily 08 Jul 2020 -- Chinese health authority said Wednesday that it received reports of seven new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Tuesday, of which all were imported.
• Peace operations should assist countries' response to COVID-19, says Chinese envoy PLA Daily 08 Jul 2020 -- A Chinese envoy said Tuesday that United Nations peace operations should assist countries' response to COVID-19 to promote and protect people's rights to life and health.

Europe

• British Prime Minister Takes Responsibility for COVID-19 Response VOA 08 Jul 2020 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday he takes full responsibility for the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, two days after appearing to blame workers in health care facilities for the deaths of residents there.
• UK Gov't Slammed by Spending Watchdog for Lack of Strategy to Restock PPE Ahead of 2nd COVID-19 Wave Sputnik 08 Jul 2020 -- A national outcry was sparked during the first wave of the coronavirus outbreak in the UK over the government's failure to buy crucial protective equipment such as gowns, visors, or swabs to cope with pandemics, as the country was left playing catch-up with other nations to secure supplies.
• Italy to cut red tape, speeding up economic recovery amid coronavirus emergency Global Times 08 Jul 2020 -- Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte unveiled a simplification plan on Tuesday aimed at bringing the country quickly out of the coronavirus emergency through massive infrastructure spending, among other measures.
• Serbs Rally Against Coronavirus Response Despite Calls For Calm RFE/RL 08 Jul 2020 -- Police have used tear gas to disperse protesters after clashes erupted for a second straight night outside the parliament building in the Serbian capital, fueled by public anger over the government's coronavirus response.
• Serbian President Retracts COVID-19 Curfew After 60 Hurt in Violence VOA 08 Jul 2020 -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has retracted his decision to reimpose a coronavirus curfew and has urged people to stop attending anti-government rallies after a violent clash between protesters and police.
• Merkel Says Coronavirus Crisis Will Shape Germany's EU Presidency Sputnik 08 Jul 2020 -- The coronavirus outbreak is a historic challenge that will determine Germany's presidency of the European Union in the next six months, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday.

India

• National COVID-19 Recovery Rate continues to sharply improve; touches 61.53% India PIB 08 Jul 2020 -- The number of samples being tested for detection of COVID-19 is substantially growing every day.
• To strengthen Central Govt's efforts to reduce COVID mortality, AIIMS Delhi starts Tele-Consultation guidance to State doctors on COVID Clinical Management India PIB 08 Jul 2020 -- As part of its holistic response and management strategy for COVID-19, the Centre remains committed to reducing case fatality rate by ensuring effective clinical management of all COVID-19 positive patients. For this purpose, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare has now involved specialist doctors from AIIMS, New Delhi to provide expert guidance and knowledge support to doctors manning ICUs in State hospitals.
• Blasted For Hiding Figures, Delhi State Chief Orders Analysis of Factors Behind COVID Fatalities Sputnik 08 Jul 2020 -- 3,165 people have died from COVID-19 in India's capital, more than in any Indian city other than Mumbai. Delhi's state government had last month come under scrutiny for hiding the number of deaths in the capital and problems facing its hospitals, which have been overwhelmed by the mounting case load.

Iran

• At Least Six Lawmakers In Iran Test Positive For Coronavirus Radio Farda 08 Jul 2020 -- At least six members of the newly elected Majles (Iranian parliament) have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus as a new wave of the epidemic is raging in Iran.
• Some 2,691 new viral cases, 153 fatalities over past 24 hours IRNA 08 Jul 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Wednesday that some 153 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 12,084.

Saudi Arabia

• Health Ministry: 3,036 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 08 Jul 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 3,036 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 220,144 cases, including 60,035 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 2,263 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.

Taiwan

• Taiwan sees no new COVID-19 cases for fifth straight day CNA 08 Jul 2020 -- Taiwan went a fifth straight day without a COVID-19 case on Wednesday, keeping the total at 449 since the pandemic began late last year, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
• Taiwan mulls denying entry to priority list business travelers CNA 08 Jul 2020 -- Taiwan may soon close its doors to incoming business travelers from Japan, South Korea, and Australia because of new coronavirus COVID-19 spikes in those countries, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) Wednesday.
• People in home quarantine now allowed 2-hour visits with sick relatives CNA 08 Jul 2020 -- Taiwan has eased its home quarantine rules to allow the attendance of family funerals and visits of up to two hours with seriously ill relatives, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday.

Brazil

• Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19 People's Daily 08 Jul 2020 -- Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced on Tuesday that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
• Brazilian President Bolsonaro 'Doing Very Well' Despite Coronavirus Diagnosis VOA 08 Jul 2020 -- Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro says he is "doing very well" one day after testing positive for coronavirus.

NATO

• NATO Policy Directors discuss strengthening resilience and preparations for second wave in the COVID-19 pandemic NATO 08 Jul 2020 -- NATO Policy Directors for Civil Preparedness met by secure video conference on Wednesday (8 July 2020), to exchange views and best practices in their response to the COVID-19 crisis and how to strengthen national resilience.

Other Countries

• South Sudan Central Bank Lowers Interest Rates in Response to COVID-19 VOA 08 Jul 2020 -- South Sudan's central bank took steps Wednesday to bolster the economy amid the COVID-19 lockdown, but an analyst warned the economy will only improve after the government restores peace and security.
• Canada handled coronavirus pandemic better than 'our neighbor' Press TV 08 Jul 2020 -- Canada managed to handle the covid-19 pandemic better than most of it allies "particularly including our neighbor," says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
• COVID-19: Uzbekistan Plans Second Lockdown Starting July 10 RFE/RL 08 Jul 2020 -- The global death toll from the coronavirus is approaching 547,000, with almost 12 million infections confirmed, causing mass disruptions as governments continue to try to slow the spread of the respiratory illness.