The personal protective gear that was in dangerously short supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. is running low again. That’s according to doctors, nurses and some lawmakers. The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs. Deborah Burger is president of National Nurses United. She says there are shortages of gowns, hair covers, shoe covers, masks and N95 masks. Democratic members of Congress want the Trump administration to devise a national strategy to acquire and distribute gear in anticipation of the crisis worsening into the fall.

The AP plans the following coverage today of the virus outbreak. For up-to-the minute information, visit AP Newsroom’s coverage hub Find AP Virus Alerts here

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AMERICA DISRUPTED: There were no fireworks in Saginaw, Michigan, this Fourth of July. In the midst of a pandemic, there was no safe place to provide a display. The dark skies were a plaintive marker of a nation utterly disrupted in a matter of months. This period of national crisis has not inspired unity. Americans are aiming their anger at each other, talking past each other, invoking race, class and culture. They cannot even agree on the need to wear masks to protect against a deadly virus. SENT: 2520 words, photos. An 1180-word abridged version also has moved.

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VIRUS OUTBREAK: The personal protective gear that was in dangerously short supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. is running low again as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs. SENT; developing. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-THE LATEST.

FINANCIAL MARKETS: Global shares and U.S. futures are down as expanding coronavirus outbreaks dim hopes for a speedy recovery. SENT; developing. With EUROPE-ECONOMY: The European Union’s latest economic forecast projects that the bloc’s economy will contract further than expected because of the coronavirus pandemic.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-SMALL BUSINESS LOANS-POLICIES: As much as $273 million in federal coronavirus aid was awarded to more than 100 companies that are owned or operated by major donors to President Donald Trump’s election efforts, according to an Associated Press analysis. SENT: 920 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-SMALL BUSINESS LOANS-WHO GOT MONEY; VIRUS OUTBREAK-SMALL BUSINESS-RELIGION: Churches connected to President Donald Trump and other organizations linked to current or former Trump evangelical advisers received at least $17.3 million in loans from a federal rescue package designed to aid small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic

VIRUS OUTBREAK-VIRAL QUESTIONS-RESTAURANTS: How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic? There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus. SENT: 320 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-POLAND-COAL TROUBLES: Poland’s already-troubled coal industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus. Of the more than 36,000 reported COVID-19 cases in Poland, about 6,500 are miners. SENT: 1000 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-DUBAI TOURISM: Dubai is trumpeting the fact that it has reopened for tourism despite the coronavirus pandemic. The city-state wants to begin coaxing people back to its beaches and its cavernous shopping malls. But travel remains risky, with outbreaks hitting nations that Dubai relies on for tourists. SENT: 800 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-NURSING HOMES: The Trump administration is requiring nursing homes to report their COVID-19 cases and deaths. It also has promised to make user-friendly data available to residents, families and the public at large. SENT: 790 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-MIDEAST: Saudi Arabia has issued guidelines for about 1,000 pilgrims who will be allowed to perform the hajj pilgrimage in Mecca later this month. SENT; developing.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-AUSTRALIA: Australia has been among the world’s most successful countries in containing its coronavirus outbreak, with one exception: Melbourne. SENT: 925 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-ASIA: Almost 11 million students are taking China’s grueling university entrance exam after a delay as the country worked to bring down coronavirus infections. SENT: 850 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-CALIFORNIA: A coronavirus outbreak is closing California’s Capitol and forcing the Assembly to put off its return to work as infection and hospitalization rates soar across the state. SENT: 650 words, photos.

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RETAILERS-MASK WEARING: Retailers have a message for state governors: Please make everyone wear a face mask. SENT: 150 words.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-VIETNAM-BRITISH PILOT: Doctors say a British pilot who was Vietnam’s most critical COVID-19 patient has recovered enough to make the long flight home. SENT: 290 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-RAVENS QUARTERBACK: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson announced he will hold his annual “Funday with LJ” event in Florida amid the state’s spike in coronavirus cases. SENT: 200 words, photos.

INTERACTIVES/GRAPHICS:

-US cases county-by-county. Embed code can be found in Coverage Plan. A static graphic also will be available in AP Newsroom.

-State trends (table): Trends in new cases and positivity rates for each U.S. state over the past 14 days.

-Case count (table): Searchable table of confirmed cases, including recoveries and deaths, by country, updated each hour.

-Interactive breakdown of unemployment filings by state with time scale for each (going back as far as 2000)

-Virus Europe Spread (map): An auto updating European map tracking the total confirmed cases, recoveries and deaths from coronavirus.

Additional graphics and interactives include:

- Flattening the Coronavirus Curve (Chart): Chart compares the cumulative cases over time in some of the hardest hit countries by coronavirus.

-Virus Global Spread (table): Table of countries which have confirmed cases of the virus. Table also includes when the virus was initially reported and the number of deaths by country.

-Virus Global Spread (Map): Map of countries which have confirmed cases of the virus. Map also includes when the virus was initially reported and the number of deaths by country.

-Virus US State Map: State by state count of confirmed cases in the U.S.

-Virus US State Table: Table tracks the number of cases, recoveries and deaths for the US including its territories.

-Status of Cases Worldwide: Auto-updating once a day, this chart tracks the levels of active cases and deaths from COVID-19 around the world over time.

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AP photos have moved from Spain, India, France, Britain, Italy, Indonesia, China, Philippines. Additional photos planned from various US, Latin America locations.

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AP video has moved from Italy, France, Australia. Additional video planned from various US, Latin America locations.