U.S. deaths on Friday rose by at least 912, the fourth day in a row that fatalities have exceeded 900 a day. RELATED COVERAGEIn the state of Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp sued Atlanta’s mayor to prevent her from mandating masks. As of Friday, 30 of the state’s 58 counties were on the list and schools there must remain closed. The United States has been averaging about 60,000 cases a day in July with cases rising in 41 states on Friday, based on a Reuters analysis. President Donald Trump has urged a return to normal, stressing the importance of reigniting the economy.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 18, 2020 09:22 UTC