By Tim Walker
Infections rising in 41 states as US records 77,300 cases in one day. Plus, how Ziwe confronts racism with cringe-comedy interviews
Good morning,
According to the Johns Hopkins University tracker, the US confirmed 77,300 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours on Thursday, another world record. With infections rising in 41 of the nation’s 50 states, the Republican National Committee has announced plans to scale back its convention in Florida next month while elected Democrats have been urged to skip their party’s rival shindig in Milwaukee after advice from health officials.
Source: First Thing: Georgia’s Republican governor sues to stop mask order
