COVID-19 Update: June 15, 2020: Wave 1.5

As we are learning, reopening has its price. Around the world, the pandemic continues to move in two directions at once.

Infections continue to spread across the South, Southwest, and West Coast: tinyurl.com/yaybcvvw.

And, across the country, public health workers are becoming pariahs -- for telling the truth: tinyurl.com/y8bbgj6p.

A bitter irony: The work of slowing the coronavirus is allowing other diseases to spread: tinyurl.com/y7lrxyqe.

It's a big if, but Dr. Anthony Fauci says the US might not see a second wave of infections, "if you approach it in the proper way:" tinyurl.com/ybdrz4e9.

Meanwhile:

Could the plasma of coronavirus survivors help those who are sick? tinyurl.com/y8a9vl2f.

Can an old polio vaccine provide temporary protection against COVID-19? tinyurl.com/ybt84vhs.

The CDC finally releases a list of tips for avoiding infection: tinyurl.com/ybf2kwtj.

Keep wearing your mask; research shows that it works: tinyurl.com/y6wm9ym4.

Contrary to earlier reports, medication for high blood pressure does not increase one's COVID-19 risk: tinyurl.com/ybl88skx.

There's still $130 billion of small business aid available, but many are wary of applying: tinyurl.com/y88za4a6.

Unbelievably, 40,000 cruise ship crew members are still trapped at sea: tinyurl.com/y8ox98sj.

And what about the intriguing fact that countries run by women are battling the coronavirus much more effectively? tinyurl.com/yde39uo3.

Around the country:

In Alabama:

New cases of the coronavirus are skyrocketing: tinyurl.com/y9l8yjjj.

In Arizona:

One month after reopening, the state's COVID-19 cases are soaring, filling ICUs to near-capacity: tinyurl.com/y7av2n3k.

In Arkansas:

The state is racking up record numbers of infections: tinyurl.com/ycf2nxft.

In California:

How public health officials failed to warn travelers going through LAX of their exposure to the coronavirus: tinyurl.com/y9atmdmn.

In a sign of the times, Hollywood is holding back the release of key blockbusters: tinyurl.com/yaao2kjb.

Los Angeles County issues its rules for film and TV production: tinyurl.com/y9zodym9.

La Jolla Music Society plans a reimagined Summerfest: tinyurl.com/y9tdh8h3.

In Florida:

The number of new cases hits another peak: tinyurl.com/yafsvazg.

How the governor's daily COVID-19 updates haven't been entirely accurate: tinyurl.com/ydhjhveh.

The coronavirus is accelerating the demise of shopping malls: tinyurl.com/ybbozaca.

In the absence of new releases, the state's cinemas aren't reopening: tinyurl.com/y9usd529.

In Illinois:

The cancelation of Lollapalooza doesn't come cheap: tinyurl.com/ycyg8vcg.

In Texas:

Dallas County reports record levels of infection three days in a row: tinyurl.com/y9se88dg.

It's still all about testing, but delays are allowing COVID-19 to spread: tinyurl.com/y7rc6deh.

In Vegas:

The Culinary Union says that hotel/casino owners aren't doing enough to protect workers: tinyurl.com/yc2nd6qe.

Around the world:

In Brazil:

The country now has the second-highest death toll -- after the US -- from COVID-19, and nothing is being done about it: tinyurl.com/y7dwcpdq.

In China:

Beijing shuts down several districts as COVID-19 resurfaces: tinyurl.com/ya3ap5jo.

In Colombia:

How the city of Medellin largely beat the coronavirus: tinyurl.com/yafzvzu6.

In the UK:

Job cuts are coming to Cameron Mackintosh's organizations: tinyurl.com/y8royadd.

Entertainment:

Carnegie Hall continues its new online series -- Live with Carnegie Hall -- with an episode on Tuesday, June 16 at 2:00pm EDT, hosted by the leading interpreter of the American Songbook Michael Feinstein. This program, dedicated to the music of Irving Berlin, features special guest Broadway stars Cheyenne Jackson, Kelli O'Hara, and Tony Yazbeck. Michael Feinstein leads this lively episode of music and conversation. Go to: tinyurl.com/y7fl669x.

Dance Theatre of Harlem launches seven weeks of online programming: tinyurl.com/y9gmlzph.

The St. Louis Muny is shuttered for the season, but it will offer a series of online concerts: tinyurl.com/y7yzb2xp.

For your pleasure:

The cast of the new Broadway revival of Company delivers the title tune: tinyurl.com/y8o4bt8c.

That's all for today. Stay safe - DB

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