COVID-19 Update: June 5, 2020: Slouching Toward Normal

As cities reopen, the country mourns, the streets are fraught, and mixed signals are evident.

The good news: The economy added 2.5 million jobs in May. The not-so-good news: The unemployment rate is 13.3% and 30 million Americans are out of work: tinyurl.com/yb72sm7j. The bad news: Further stimulus isn't happening anytime soon: tinyurl.com/y8odla5f.

Researchers retract a study that suggests hydroxychloroquine is dangerous for patients hospitalized with COVID-19: tinyurl.com/y9pu8ggo.

Around the country:

In Florida:

As the number of tests increases, the number of positive results drops: tinyurl.com/y7a5edwf.

The NBA is going to Disney World: tinyurl.com/y8vorcus.

Disney World to bring back thousands of workers in the next few week: tinyurl.com/y85wblxj.

In Texas:

Dallas County reports a new one-day night of coronavirus cases: tinyurl.com/y97qcj9e.

In Wisconsin:

Milwaukee Summerfest has been canceled: tinyurl.com/ya2lqao3.

Around the world:

In the UK:

Director Sam Mendes calls on the government to rescue the country's theatre sector: tinyurl.com/y763fxkd.

Food for thought:

Michael T. Strickland, of Bandit Lites, makes the point that, by June 30, we will know which way the coronavirus is progressing, or not: tinyurl.com/ycvjemeg.

Entertainment:

Classical Theatre of Harlem presents a series of stimulating interviews (including one with the critic Margo Jefferson) and readings (from the likes of Langston Hughes): www.cthnyc.org/.

Orlando Shakes will stream some of its productions: tinyurl.com/yddcwhzn.

Royal Opera House will stream live concerts starting June 13: tinyurl.com/y9698zyd.

For your pleasure:

The cast of Ain't Too Proud delivers "I Wish It Would Rain:" tinyurl.com/ycqo8sp5.

That's all for today. Have a good weekend. Stay safe. - DB

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