Charles Morgan Should Schools Reopen This Fall?

Plus: America reaches 3 million cases of Covid-19

It’s the middle of summer, which means parents, teachers and kids are already wondering what will happen at the end of August: will schools reopen in-person? Or will classes be online, like most of the past spring? President Trump has come out in favor of opening schools, but others think that there is still too much risk for Covid-19 transmission. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a press conference today that opening schools should be a state decision, not one dictated by the federal government. But choosing to stick with online-only classes has created other obstacles. Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE, said that international college students would be subject to deportation if schools only have classes online (Harvard and MIT are already suing over this policy).

Business

Analysts from Goldman Sachs say the most recent surge in coronavirus cases is significantly derailing efforts for businesses to reopen.

United Airlines warns that it could lay off 36,000 employees.

Science & Health

Gilead has announced a new clinical trial to test an inhaled version of its Covid-19 medication remdesivir.

Here’s the best way to clean and disinfect surfaces, backed by science.

On the Upside

Design For Relaxation: These design experts highlight six design strategies for hospitals and clinics that could help reduce stress for healthcare workers.