The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. is closing in on five million, although parts of the country continue to show signs that the spread of the virus is easing. The U.S. reported more than 58,000 new coronavirus cases Friday, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Total confirmed cases stood at 4.96 million Saturday, according to Johns Hopkins. Globally, confirmed cases exceed 19.4 million, and more than 722,000 people have died, including more than 161,000 in the U.S....

Source: Wall Street Journal August 08, 2020 08:15 UTC