CONFIRMED CASES WORLDWIDE SOAR PAST 20 MILLION, AT LEAST 5 MILLION OF THOSE IN THE UNITED STATES //
The coronavirus pandemic has caused devastation around the world as cases and deaths continue to rise. As of August 2020, confirmed coronavirus cases had surpassed 20 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. At least 5 million of those cases are in the United States. Hospitals have been pushed to their limits as patients suffering from the effects of COVID-19 have poured in, leaving medical staff overworked and short of personal protective equipment and supplies. The virus has put several states on lockdown, closing businesses, limiting travel, and shutting down schools. The unemployment rate has risen to the highest levels since the Great Depression. Pro sports have been postponed. Concerts, award shows, and festivals were all cancelled.
As the race for a vaccine progresses and debates continue on issues such as wearing masks and reopening, there are still many questions surrounding the virus and what the future will look like.
Since January 2020, Silas has produced and edited news packages on the global and domestic ramifications of COVID-19, with a focus on testing, recovery, reopening, communities of color, and much more.
Take a look at a sample of news packages on the coronavirus emergency produced and edited at ABC News by Silas.
Memorial Day Weekend: Biggest Travel Surge Since Before the Pandemic
America This Morning
HOLIDAY TRAVEL: More Americans are confident to leave their homes as COVID cases decline. Officials are pushing for people to get vaccinated, with more states offering extravagant incentives. ABC’s Andrew Dymburt reports. pic.twitter.com/63eUnplzAO
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) May 28, 2021
New Push to Jumpstart Economy
America This Morning
COVID ECONOMY: With businesses struggling to find new hires nationwide, some states are opting to pay people who find work. Plus, more states are offering prizes for the newly vaccinated. ABC’s Mona Kosar Abdi has the details. pic.twitter.com/LqHNwKZGvQ
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) May 21, 2021
Spring Break Chaos As Massive Crowds Defy Covid Orders
America This Morning
SPRING BREAK CHAOS: Miami Beach has extended its mandatory 8pm curfew for the next three weekends after massive crowds filled city streets, defying COVID orders. ABC’s Kenneth Moton reports. pic.twitter.com/IGsdXhPSrk
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) March 22, 2021
Hospitals Facing Surge of Patients
America This Morning
CORONAVIRUS LATEST: At least 13 states are seeing a record number of hospitalizations, and some are fearing a shortage of ICU beds in coming weeks as the number of cases continues to rise. ABC’s Mona Kosar Abdi reports. pic.twitter.com/qrmMTMbeP2
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) October 30, 2020
U.S. Tops 5 Million Covid-19 Cases
America This Morning
LATEST: As the U.S. surpasses 5 million coronavirus cases, college football fans may soon be getting a reality check. ABC’s Megan Tevrizian reports. pic.twitter.com/MdDJ2i3hyZ
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) August 10, 2020
Race for a Vaccine
America This Morning
LATEST: In the race for a coronavirus vaccine, biotech company Moderna is moving into phase 3 vaccine trials today. This comes as the nation’s daily death toll increases to about 1,000 every day. ABC’s Megan Tevrizian reports. pic.twitter.com/Y4SvLP17tq
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) July 27, 2020
Surging Covid Infections
World News Now
COVID’S RECORD SURGE: New infections are setting records in the South & West as we learn dozens of members of the Secret Service are now in self-quarantine after working President Trump’s rally in Tulsa Saturday. ABC’s Mona Kosar Abdi reports. pic.twitter.com/Ztf3w8PYIM
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) June 25, 2020
White House Preparing for Possible Second Wave
America This Morning
CORONAVIRUS LATEST: The White House says it’s preparing for a possible second wave of the virus and New York City begins a new reopening phase today. ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi reports. pic.twitter.com/LcfAnJYy87
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) June 22, 2020
New Guidelines for Getting Back to Work
America This Morning
CORONAVIRUS LATEST: There are new guidelines on how to safely reopen offices in America as 17 states are reporting surges in cases of the virus. ABC News’ Megan Tevrizian reports. pic.twitter.com/A1ulNa8zzx
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) May 29, 2020
The Future of our Favorite Things
America This Morning
THE FUTURE OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS: The coronavirus is forcing big changes at restaurants, movie theaters, airports, and casinos. And America’s number-one sport is about to see changes as well. ABC News’ Kenneth Moton has the details. pic.twitter.com/5aVGeZi2gQ
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) May 4, 2020
Uptick in Reckless Driving
World News Now
UPTICK IN RECKLESS DRVING: Empty roads resulting from shelter-in-place orders have sparked a big spike in speeders and drunk drivers. ABC News’ Kimberly Brooks has details. pic.twitter.com/cN7uRrUNbi
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) May 7, 2020
U.S. Death Toll to Hit 50,000
America This Morning
LATEST: Today the U.S. death toll from the coronavirus will reach 50,000. And President Trump is drawing concern from medical professionals, asking if patients could be treated with UV light or disinfectant. ABC News’ Kenneth Moton reports. pic.twitter.com/ah4pdLBZr8
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) April 24, 2020
Hospitals Sound the Alarm
America This Morning
HOSPITALS OVERWHELMED: While President Trump has deployed the National Guard to Washington, California, and New York, many hospitals and medical professionals are asking for more help with the influx of coronavirus patients. pic.twitter.com/QSIyCQmoKY
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) March 23, 2020
Memorial Day Weekend: Biggest Travel Surge Since Before the Pandemic
America This Morning
GROWING BATTLE: The coronavirus death toll has risen to at least 80 people, with new cases in California and Arizona. China now has 15 cities on lockdown, and 50 million people are under a travel ban. pic.twitter.com/fpghUGbRRx
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) January 27, 2020
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