Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020 August

 August 1, 2020: Day 140 of COVID-19

Our baby birds are getting fat. 

I spent the day scrapbooking my Australia Albums. 

COVID-19 News

• Coronavirus cases around the globe have surpassed 17.7 million. More than 4.6 million cases have been recorded in the United States.
• A key coronavirus model now projects there will be more than 230,000 US deaths from Covid-19 by November, up 11,000 from its previous forecast.

 August 2, 2020: Day 141 of COVID-19

Such a beautiful day, we got double rainbows. So refreshing. 

 All three of the boys are playing high school tennis, so I'm making cool masks. 

These are some of the designs I'm using.

COVID-19 News

• Coronavirus cases around the globe have surpassed 17.8 million. More than 4.6 million infections have been recorded in the United States.
• The scaled-down GOP convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, will be closed to the press and portions will be livestreamed due to social distancing restrictions.
• The Philippines reported its highest single-day spike in Covid-19 cases on Saturday. The country's capital, Manila, holds the record for the world’s longest and strictest lockdown.

 August 3, 2020: Day 142 of COVID-19

More masks ideas. I think Layden will like these. 

Ryleigh, Issiah, and Fabi are at Miikka's Tennis Camp. I came to take a couple of pictures and watch the boys play. 

Driving home. 

COVID-19 News:

• In the US, stimulus negotiations resumed after the $600 unemployment benefit lapsed at the end of last week.
• Mexico's Covid-19 death toll is now more than 47,000. Only the US and Brazil have recorded more virus-related deaths.
• The Australian state of Victoria declared a "state of disaster," locking down millions in Melbourne to fight a soaring coronavirus outbreak.

 August 4, 2020: Day 143 of COVID-19

I haven't been feeling well and I have a cough at night, so I'm getting a COVID-19 test. So painful, my nose and ear hear for 2 days after. 

First day of High School Tennis Practice. Ryleigh is driving the boys. 

The boys left to practice about 15 minutes before a crazy storm hit. 

Hail size, and not the big ones. Tennis practice was cancelled. 

COVID-19 News:

• FDA has updated its COVID-19 Drug Shortages Response webpage to provide information regarding in-use time for certain drugs during the COVID-19 public health emergency. “In-use time” is the maximum amount of time that can be allowed to elapse between penetration of a container-closure system containing a sterile drug product, or after a lyophilized drug product has been reconstituted, and before patient administration. The information for health care facilities and providers on in-use time is intended to minimize the likelihood of physicochemical degradation or microbial proliferation during use in situations where a provider is considering use beyond the labeled in-use time for the specified products.
• As part of the FDA’s effort to protect consumers, the agency issued a warning letter jointly with the Federal Trade Commission to one company, MMSTabs.com, for selling unapproved and unauthorized products to mitigate, prevent, treat, diagnose, or cure COVID-19 in people. There are currently no FDA-approved products to prevent or treat COVID-19. The warning letter advised MMSTabs.com to take immediate corrective action to cease selling these unapproved and unauthorized products. Consumers concerned about COVID-19 should consult with their health care provider.

 August 5, 2020: Day 144 of COVID-19

Lebanon needs your support.

The Beirut port blast on 4 August ripped a city to shreds and reopened old wounds for a fragile population already facing civil unrest, an ongoing socio-economic crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The blast killed more than 178 people, left more than 6,500 injured, 300,000 people homeless, and severely damaged critical health infrastructure and medical supplies.

The people of Lebanon are more vulnerable than ever before, with more than 1 million people living below the poverty line and 1.5 million refugees.

WHO is working with partners to help Lebanon. This means providing follow-up care for the injured, making sure everyone has access to basic and life-saving health services, providing mental health support for health workers and communities, rebuilding destroyed hospitals, and controlling COVID-19 by expanding testing and treatment, buying urgently needed medicines, and protecting health care workers.

As part of its Beirut Port Blast Emergency Strategic Response Plan (link to SRP once online) WHO needs at least US$ 76 million for its lifesaving work in Lebanon.

Another beautiful sunset. 

Athena is doing a mask on Chris. Isn't he cute. 

Kids loving on eachother. 

COVID-19 News:

• President Trump said he is "looking at" possibly signing an executive action if no stimulus deal is made by the end of this week on the lapsed unemployment benefits.
• When asked about the US death toll, now at more than 157,000, Trump replied, "It is what it is."
• UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the world is facing a "generational catastrophe" because of school closures during the pandemic.
• Coronavirus cases in Latin America and the Caribbean have reached over 5 million. In Brazil, cases topped 2.8 million.

 August 6, 2020: Day 145 of COVID-19

We are seeing lots of rainbows. Double rainbows. 

Athena and I stopped to watch the boys at there tennis practice

Another incredible visit. 

COVID-19 News:

• Dr. Anthony Fauci said the world may never eradicate coronavirus, but it can get it under control.
• In the US, Democrats and Republicans still have not yet reached a deal on a new stimulus package.
• Two new trials soon will be underway in the US to investigate antibody treatment approaches for Covid-19 patients.
• Cases are ticking upwards in parts of Europe while the process of unlocking is paused in the UK.

 August 7, 2020: Day 146 of COVID-19

 We are having a family movie time. Cuddling together. 

 We order lots of food to eat lunch in bed. Yummy. 

COVID-19 News:

• A key model predicts the US death toll could reach nearly 300,000 by December — but consistently wearing masks could save nearly 70,000 of them.
• Covid-19 cases are skyrocketing in children, teens and young adults, health experts say.
• India has become the third nation to top 2 million cases. Only the United States and Brazil have more.

 August 8, 2020: Day 147 of COVID-19

Shaun and Brooke got a new puppy today and were in Denver so they stopped by to see Issiah and Athena, but could get close because Brookes daughter has COVID. This was very hard on every one not to give hugs and hold the puppy. 

It was nice to see everyone. And the puppy was so cute. 

Cleaning the floors I noticed a layer on dirt-wax. and I can't get it off. I worked hard to get some off but my floors are to long to do by hand so Chris and I will have to do research to get the wax off. 

COVID-19 News

• The United States is approaching 5 million confirmed cases of Covid-19, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
• US President Donald Trump signed four executive actions to help boost the country's economy, after stimulus package negotiations broke down in the capital.
• Brazil has now reported more than 100,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus, the second highest in the world after the US.
• Coronavirus cases in the US are skyrocketing in children, teens and young adults, health experts say.

 August 9, 2020: Day 148 of COVID-19

We are trying this machine to clean the floors, it didn't work. Bummer. 

All the kids are carpet cleaning today. Awesome. 

 Ryleigh and Layden are doing the living room, well they should be. Ryleigh is doing all the work and Layden is napping. 

Chris is installing a new basketball hoop.

Feeling good. Clean Carpets

COVID-19 News:

• The United States has surpassed 5 million confirmed cases of Covid-19, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
• US President Donald Trump signed four executive actions to help boost the country's economy, after stimulus package negotiations broke down in the capital.
• Brazil has now reported more than 100,000 deaths, the second highest in the world after the US.
• Coronavirus cases in the US are skyrocketing in children, teens and young adults, health experts say.

 August 10, 2020: Day 149 of COVID-19

I'm back on my hands and knees scrubbing the wood walls, some luck but still taking way too much time. 

COVID-19 News: 

• More than 20 million cases of Covid-19 have been recorded worldwide, including at least 734,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
• President Trump signed four executive actions to help boost the country's economy, after stimulus package negotiations broke down on Capitol Hill.
• More than 97,000 children in the US tested positive for coronavirus in the last two weeks of July, a new report says. 

 August 11, 2020: Day 150 of COVID-19

We have Elizabeth today and we are celebrating her birthday. 

We got Elizabeth cupcakes and fun birthday gifts. She loved them. 

Catching up on COVID-10 blog. It's so easy to let it get away from me. 

 Athena brought me pizza while I'm blogging and we are watching a show together. 

COVID-19 News:

• Russia says it has approved the world's first coronavirus vaccine, despite fears that the country may have cut essential corners in its development. 
• The United States is by far the worst affected country with more than 5 million Covid-19 cases and 160,000 deaths.
• There's been a 90% increase in the number of coronavirus cases among US children over the past four weeks, according to a new report.
• College football teams are debating postponing their seasons altogether over the virus.

 August 12, 2020: Day 151 of COVID-19

All the kids have an orthodontic appointment today. 

Athena got her Braces OFF!!!!!

COVID-19: News:

• The US government struck a deal with Moderna for 100 million doses of its potential Covid-19 vaccine.
• Meanwhile, Russia's own vaccine announcement is facing growing skepticism.
• The UK crashed into the deepest recession of any major global economy after posting its worst quarterly slump on record in the second quarter.
• The United States is by far the worst affected country by the pandemic, with more than 5.1 million cases and 164,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.

 August 13, 2020: Day 152 of COVID-19

First Tennis Match vs. Mountain View.

Layden had a challenge match against Dennis and Won. YAY!!

Issiah won 6-1, 6-0

Ryleigh won 6-0, 6-1

Smoke from the fires.

COVID-19 News: 

• The CDC director warned Americans to follow recommended coronavirus measures or risk the worst fall in US public health history.
• President Trump claimed that the federal government will provide up to 125 million masks to school districts around the United States.
• The US is by far the worst affected country by the pandemic, with more than 5 million cases and at least 166,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
• New Zealand identified 13 new community cases as the country tackles a fresh outbreak that ended more than 100 days without any locally transmitted infections.

 August 14, 2020: Day 153 of COVID-19

Athena Sent me some camping pictures of her camping trip with her cousin Hailey. 

Greely Tennis Tournament:  The boys did well, Issiah went undefended, Ryleigh dropped two matches, but can make it up tomorrow. 

Got Chris's B-day gift in today... A total gym. 

COVID-19 News: 

• Dr. Anthony Fauci, the leading infectious disease expert in the US, has warned that if the country allows coronavirus infections to run rampant to achieve possible herd immunity, the death toll would be massive, especially among vulnerable people.
• The CDC’s ensemble forecast now projects nearly 189,000 US coronavirus deaths by Sept. 5. There are more than 5.2 million cases and 167,000 deaths in the country.
• The UK has imposed a 14-day quarantine starting Saturday on all arrivals from France, the Netherlands, Malta and Monaco after increases in Covid-19 cases. France says it will impose reciprocal measures on visitors from the UK.

 August 15, 2020: Day 154 of COVID-19

 Getting up early for day 2 for the boys tennis tournament. There is so much smoke in the air. 

Ready for so tennis

Coach Tom Miller the douchebag show up today to help coach the singles. 

Big day for our singles, Issiah had a very hard lost (10-6, 5-10, 10-12), against a kid he crushed the day before, Cat lost too. Both Issiah and Cat got second place. Ryleigh won the tournament. First Place.

COVID-19 News:

• Dr. Anthony Fauci, the leading infectious disease expert in the US, has warned that if the country allows coronavirus infections to run rampant to achieve possible herd immunity, the death toll would be massive, especially among vulnerable people.
• The CDC’s ensemble forecast now projects nearly 189,000 US coronavirus deaths by Sept. 5. There are more than 5.2 million cases and 167,000 deaths in the country.
• The UK has imposed a 14-day quarantine starting Saturday on all arrivals from France, the Netherlands, Malta and Monaco after increases in Covid-19 cases. France says it will impose reciprocal measures on visitors from the UK.

Garden is looking great. 

Family Time.

 August 16, 2020: Day 155 of COVID-19

Fire officials are predicting another busy fire day, as hot and dry conditions continue — Friday, Aug. 14, started out with 3 major fires burning. Crews are now battling four major blazes across the state, including two on the Western Slope and two in the central mountains. The fires are sending smoke across the state. An air quality warning is in place through Saturday afternoon for the Front Range, with air reaching unhealthy levels for people who are sensitive.

Here are the current statuses of Colorado’s four wildfires (click on the fire name to jump to the updates):

• Grizzly Creek Fire: 25,690 acres, with no containment as of Aug. 16, 7:08 a.m.
• Pine Gulch Fire: 82,838 acres, with 7 percent containment as Aug. 16, 9:37 p.m.
• Cameron Peak Fire: 12,124 acres, with no containment as of Aug. 16, 5:45 p.m.
• Williams Fork Fire: 6,345 acres, with no containment as of Aug. 16, 5:23 p.m.

COVID-19 News:

• The CDC’s ensemble forecast now projects nearly 189,000 US coronavirus deaths by Sept. 5. There are more than 5.3 million cases and 169,000 deaths in the US.
• South Korea, France and New Zealand are among countries seeing a resurgence of cases amid a record (294,237) global infections within a 24-hour period, according to a report published by the World Health Organization on Saturday.
• Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that if the US allows coronavirus infections to run rampant to achieve possible herd immunity, the death toll would be massive, especially among vulnerable people.

 August 17, 2020: Day 156 of COVID-19

Weather conditions continue to antagonize the four fires currently burning in Colorado. Elevated fire danger will continue for the week and smoky skies have quickly become the August normal.

And for the curious, I-70 through Glenwood Canyon remains closed — snarling a major east-west thoroughfare and sending travelers on a long detour.

Here are the current statuses of Colorado’s four wildfires (click on the fire name to jump to the updates):

• Grizzly Creek Fire: 25,007 acres, no containment (Aug. 17, 7:18 p.m.)
• Pine Gulch Fire: 86,120 acres, 7 percent containment (Aug. 17, 7:09 p.m.)
• Cameron Peak Fire: 13,305 acres, no containment (Aug. 17, 12:28 p.m.)
• Williams Fork Fire: 6,345 acres, no containment (Aug. 17, 3:28 p.m.)

I'm blogging today, while Chris works, and the kids do more of the same: video games, TV, Tennis practice. COVID makes us so boring. 

Danny went to FL to see my grandparents on my McGinness side and got pictures of us as kids. 

My McGinness Grandparents

My mom, dad, brothers, and me. 

Layden did this. Bottle flipping. 

COVID -19 News:

• The CDC’s forecast now projects nearly 189,000 US coronavirus deaths by September 5. More than 5.4 million cases and 170,000 fatalities have been reported in the US.
• Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that if the US allows Covid-19 infections to run rampant to achieve possible herd immunity, the death toll would be massive, especially among vulnerable people.
• New Zealand’s election has been postponed for four weeks because of concern over the spread of coronavirus in the country.
• Japan reported its worst GDP on record as the pandemic dented consumption.

 August 18, 2020: Day 157 of COVID-19

Ryleigh and I are hanging out this morning, talking about their tennis match today. 

Layden is having his first HS tennis match. I'm so excited. 

Riverdale Ridge vs. University 

Layden lost his first match and won his second match. I didn't see the win as Issiah got hurt. 

Ryleigh won his match. 6-2, 6-3

Issiah was 6-6, 3-4 in tiebreaker and got an injury. Hard way to start the year. 

COVID-19 News:

• The US coronavirus death toll is projected to reach nearly 189,000 by September 5, according to the CDC's ensemble forecast.
• Several countries in Asia-Pacific have entered a "new phase of the pandemic," with the virus' spread increasingly driven by younger people, WHO officials said.   
• New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hit back at President Trump's comments calling the country's surge in Covid-19 cases "terrible."

 August 19, 2020: Day 158 of COVID-19

I started feeling bad, it became hard to breathe. I sat in my room blogging, but it hurt to breathe I had to call Chris to take me into the ER because my OX was low.  Turns out the fires are causing me to get asthma. 

COVID-19 News

• The number of novel coronavirus cases worldwide has surpassed 22 million, according to Johns Hopkins University.
• With nearly 11.5 million total cases, the Americas account for 64% of the world's Covid-19 deaths, the Pan American Health Organization's director said.
• Dr. Anthony Fauci said he does not foresee a Covid-19 vaccine mandate in the United States. 
• Australia has secured a deal with AstraZeneca for access to a potential Covid-19 vaccine, which it would provide free to all citizens.

 August 20, 2020: Day 159 of COVID-19

The smoke is so bad we can see the mountains. 

We are playing Niwot, their team is incredible. We shouldn't win one match. 

Layden did a great job. We all loved watching him. 

Ryleigh lost but put up a fight. It was fun to see our friends. 

COVID-19 News:

• The number of Covid-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 22 million, according to Johns Hopkins University.
• President Trump's Covid-19 testing czar said cases are declining across the United States — but that could "turn around very quickly if we’re not careful."
• France and Spain both reported new daily highest increases in coronavirus cases since coming out of lockdown.

 August 21, 2020: Day 160 of COVID-19

Issiah and I are having breakfast together this morning. 

I got a Trump mask in the mail today from Mike Davy, Cali's husband. I made it better but burn it in the process. It's still better

Layden and I are cuddling and having a nice chat. 

 Terrible smoke, still can't see the mountains. 

 I got the kids sushi today from our favorite sushi place. Jimmy 2 roll. Yummy

Mike wasn't happy. 

COVID-19 News;

• A CDC ensemble forecast now projects nearly 195,000 people will die from coronavirus in the United States by Sept. 12.
• As students return to US campuses, at least 15 states are reporting positive coronavirus cases at universities. Meanwhile, the White House also has officially designated teachers as "essential workers." 
• Just weeks after many European countries opened their borders to travelers within the continent, some are closing again, seemingly undermining efforts to salvage the continent's vital summer tourism economy.

 August 22, 2020: Day 161 of COVID-19

 Chris went golfing with his brother and dad. I'm scrapbooking.

Ryleigh and I are having a great conversation making me not get anything done. 

I sent pictures to Chris of my curly hair. 

We are getting into a new show Shameless. It's good so far. 

COVID-19 News

• The US is projected to record nearly 195,000 coronavirus deaths by September 12, according to the CDC's ensemble forecast.
• As students return to US campuses, at least 15 states are reporting positive coronavirus cases at colleges. Meanwhile, the White House also has officially designated teachers as "essential workers." 
• Several European countries that opened travel corridors for people on the continent are closing their borders again.
• Germany has reported its highest daily spike in cases since late April.

 August 23, 2020: Day 162 of COVID-19

A pandemic, fires, protest, and double hurricanes.

COVID-19 News

• The world has topped 23 million coronavirus cases, with the US confirming more than 44,000 new infections in a 24-hour period to Saturday.
• US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said if he were elected, he would be willing to shut down the country again if scientists recommended it.
• India has recorded more than 3 million coronavirus cases. The country is the third-hardest hit in the world. It has hopes to develop a vaccine by the year's end.
• South Korea, credited with one of the world's most rigorous responses, has recorded its sharpest daily increase in cases since March as it battles several new clusters.

 August 24, 2020: Day 163 of COVID-19

I'm sick of feeling bad, so I'm back at the doctors again.

COVID-19 News

• The world has topped 23 million coronavirus cases, with the US confirming more than 5.7 million infections.
• US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said if he were elected, he would be willing to shut down the country again if scientists recommended it.
• The US Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for the use of convalescent plasma to treat Covid-19 on Sunday.
• Researchers say a 33-year-old Hong Kong man is the first person confirmed to have Covid-19 twice — but further study is needed.

 August 25, 2020: Day 164 of COVID-19 - Chris's 45th Birthday

It's Chris's birthday, we are having breakfast at snooze, not doing to much. This afternoon the boys have a tennis match. 

Riverdale Ridge vs. Fredrick

A win all around. All three boys won their match.

Chris order some super yummy BBQ for dinner. It was a great birthday dinner. COVID-19 makes birthday lame. 

COVID-19 News:

• New Covid-19 cases in the US may be on the decline but some officials across the country's heartland reported worrisome signs this week.
• The US FDA commissioner again denied his agency was pressured to authorize the use of plasma as a Covid-19 treatment, but apologized for how he characterized data used in the decision.
• Researchers say a man living in Hong Kong had Covid-19 twice this year — but further study is needed.
• Children age 5 and under should not be made to wear masks during the pandemic, WHO and UNICEF said.

 August 26, 2020: Day 165 of COVID-19

I came into my scrapbook room to spend the day scrapbooking but Layden needs new shoes. I guess we are shopping. 

I can't go shopping with Layden but not stop and have lunch... Layden only eats sushi. It was yummy.

These two. 

COVID-19 News:

• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its Covid-19 testing guidelines and now no longer recommends testing for most people without symptoms. The sudden change was a result of pressure from the Trump administration, a federal health official close to the process tells CNN.
• Coronavirus cases in the US are on the decline, but experts say the new reality may be "rolling hot spots," where parts of the country are affected by outbreaks while others trend down.
• Covid-19 infections continue to rise in Brazil, which has reported more than 3.7 million cases, including over 117,000 deaths since the start of the pandemic.

 August 27, 2020: Day 166 of COVID-19

So Athena and I are redoing her room and Shaun want to give us $200 to help out. Grandma Debbie has furniture to give Athena and also gave her $100 for her room. We had lunch at grandma Debbies house with Mama Olga, and papa john. It was so nice to see them. 

I love this. the way Papa John says god bye. 

We stopped by Shaun's house to collect the funds, say hi, and cuddle the puppy, who is so cute. 

Athena and I did a big shop and barely made it back to watch the boys tennis match. Layden had a ok match, he's working hard and with a bit more experience he's going to crush kids. Ryleigh and Issiah won. They are looking good. 

I crazy wind storm came through. It was painful.

Ryleigh and Issiah celebrating there win.

COVID -19 News

• Coronavirus infections in the US are on the decline, but experts say the new reality may be "rolling hot spots," where parts of the country are affected by outbreaks while others trend down.
• The US CDC no longer recommends testing for most people without symptoms. The sudden change was a result of pressure from the Trump administration, a federal health official close to the process told CNN.
• India recorded more than 75,000 new infections in the country's highest one-day surge in cases.

 August 28, 2020: Day 167 of COVID-19

We are working on the house today. First gardening. Look at all these veggies.

Kids are starting school soon online, so we need more study areas. 

We are also working on Athena's room. Before

Wow. it looks great. 

Athena is moving all of her stuff out of her room, this is going to be a big project.

New desk going in. Yay. We can't get it all done today because we are waiting on new furniture to be shipped to you. 

COVID-19 News:

• Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has resigned, citing health reasons. Abe's government has struggled to get Covid-19 under control despite being among the very first countries to be hit by the virus.
• A CDC ensemble forecast projects more than 200,000 coronavirus deaths in the United States by Sept. 19.
• The White House has announced the purchase of 150 million rapid Covid-19 tests.
• Latin America's total number of Covid-19 cases has surpassed 7 million, according to Johns Hopkins University and CNN calculations.

 August 29, 2020: Day 168 of COVID-19

Big house work day. We will be in the garden and deep cleaning the house. Fabi came over to make us dinner. 

So yummy. 

Pulling Weeds.

We are all working hard to get our chores done so we can enjoy our afternoon.

Another seating area. I did a good job. Now to see if the kids will use it. 

This is very sad. 

COVID-19 News

• The US might have its first documented case of coronavirus reinfection after a 25-year-old Nevada man was diagnosed for a second time.
• Roughly 3,000 police officers are on the streets of Berlin with 20,000 people expected to rally against Germany's handling of the pandemic.
• The delayed Tour de France starts today in a designated "red zone" — but no one is sure whether the race can even reach Paris.
• A CDC forecast projects more than 200,000 coronavirus deaths in the United States by September 19, as the country approaches 6 million confirmed Covid-19 cases.

 August 30, 2020: Day 169 of COVID-19

I found some tennis pictures of the boys on maxpreps. Very cool. 

COVID-19 News

• More than 25 million people have been infected with Covid-19 since the pandemic began and 842,000 have died, according to Johns Hopkins University's global tally. 
• A CDC forecast projects more than 200,000 coronavirus deaths in the United States by Sept. 19, as the country approaches 6 million confirmed coronavirus cases.
• At least 36 states have reported positive cases at colleges and universities as a new school year starts, with the University of Alabama alone recording 1,200 cases.
• India reported 78,761 new cases in 24 hours and has now recorded 3,542,733 cases in total — behind only the US and Brazil.

 August 31, 2020: Day 170 of COVID-19

Hair Cut Day. Emily is over doing our hair. Yay. 

Atthena is getting in purple and blue. Cute.

COVID-19 News

• More than 6 million cases of coronavirus have been reported in the US, according to Johns Hopkins University.
• A forecast from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projects more than 200,000 coronavirus deaths in the United States by Sept. 19.
• India reported 78,761 new infections in 24 hours. Only the US and Brazil have recorded more total cases and deaths.