Covid19 deaths rise to highest level across county

Than 151 thousand americans have died from covid-19 and the centers for disease control now predicting up to 180 thousand could die by late august.

Now some of the nation's hot zones could be facing yet another hurdle with hurricane isaias approaching the east coast.

Reena roy has the latest.

L3: coronavirus outbreak white covid-19 deaths rise to highest level in more than a month florida..one of america's covid-19 hotspots..is now facing another possible challenge as the state prepares for hurricane isaias.

N1net: tsisaiasprepsthfl2 testing sites in miami dade county closed..along with beaches and parks.

The governor now urging people to wear masks with the state reporting a record number of deaths 4 days in a row.

Sot de santis: when physical distancing cannot be maintained, where a facial covering at least 21 states are in the so-called 'red zone' with more than 100 new cases per 100-thousand people.

Nationwide new cases were down last week compared to the previous week for the first time since june..but in the past 24 hours..the us has reported more than 69 thousand confirmed cases..and more than 15 hundred deaths.

Sot houston doc: people are not listening.

Whether it's backed up by science or just plain old common sense, people are not listening throughout the country.

A new study published in the journal of the american medical society pediatrics found some young children with symptoms may have more particles of the covid virus in their noses and mouths igher amounts of covid-19 in their bodies..but not neccissarilly that theyre more contagious or that they will become seriously ill.

Nats: "books are all put away."

The debate over reopening schools raging on..

This video going viral of 5th grade teacher katie o'connor showing a preview of her colorado classroom prepped for covid.

Nat: in what world is this an elementary school classroom?

Me really sad meantime chattooga county schools in georgia already opened thursday..with social distancing and extra sanitation methods..but no masks required.

It's one of the first in the country back in session.

Sot: "they've taken her temperature twice... they keep their desks as far apart as possible..."

Health experts say kids are less likely to get severely ill from the virus..but right now its unclear how likely they are to spread it.

Reena roy abc news new york.

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