5 things you need to know this morning: July 6, 2020

Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.

Five things you need to know

1. A case of bubonic plague is reported in Inner Mongolia

North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has confirmed one bubonic plague case, local health authorities announced late Sunday evening. The patient, a local herdsman, has now been quarantined and is in stable condition. pic.twitter.com/Q9NNUnklJU

— China News 中国新闻网 (@Echinanews) July 6, 2020

A third-level warning alert was issued on Sunday after a hospital in northern China’s Inner Mongolia reported a suspected case of bubonic plague.

The health commission has warned human-to-human infection from the plague and urged people in the city to take precautions. The bubonic plague, which can be deadly but is treatable, is unlikely to cause a pandemic according to officials.

2. India becomes the third worst-hit country by COVID-19, behind the US and Brazil

With 24,248 new patients, India becomes third worst COVID-19 affected countryhttps://t.co/SgDls6X1aG

— The News Minute (@thenewsminute) July 6, 2020

India has surpassed Russia as the country recorded the third-highest number of COVID-19 cases. The national tally neared 700,000 with a recovery rate of almost 61%. There were over 24,000 cases recorded in a single day, according to the latest government figures.

3. Protester in Seattle dies after being hit by speeding car

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It is with great sorrow that we are closing our doors tomorrow, Sunday, July 5th to honor the loss of one of our own, Summer Taylor. Summer was one of the protestors hit by a car on I-5 in the early morning of July 4, 2020. The suddenness and circumstances of this tragic loss has taken a great toll on all of us. In order to support our employees and give them time to grieve, all of our practices (Capitol Hill, Downtown and White Center) will be closed July 5, 2020. All practices will reopen Monday, July 6th with reduced hours and capacity. . . Please call to inquire.

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Summer Taylor, age 24, and their friend, Diaz Love, were hit by a car at high speed during a Black Lives Matter protest on Seattle's Interstate 5. Taylor did not survive the incident, and Love remains in serious condition. The road had been closed to drivers to allow the demonstration to take place. A man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

4. Crew member struck during pit road pileup at Brickyard 400

Brave people that climb over the wall on pit road.

Happy to see the @Blaney pit crew member smiling with a thumbs up after a crash in the early goings of the #Brickyard400 on @NBC. pic.twitter.com/CCAak9kCCO

— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 5, 2020

A pit crew member was hit during a pileup on lap 16 while he was changing a rear tire during the Brickyard 400 race yesterday. Price was able to crawl to safety but was transported to the hospital for further evaluation.

5. The Louvre reopens in Paris after four-month closure

The Louvre Museum has reopened in Paris after a four-month shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic. Just 7,000 visitors were expected on the first day back — a drastic plunge in numbers compared with before the outbreak. https://t.co/UsXMbMhzug

— AP Europe (@AP_Europe) July 6, 2020

The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, reopened today in Paris, France, after being closed for four months. About 70% of the museum will be accessible to visitors, who must make a reservation and wear a face mask while inside.