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Trump Says "It Is What It Is" About Rising Coronavirus Tolls Aug 05, 2020

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Awaiting Trump Q-and-A at coronavirus briefing.

"He didn't come to my inauguration" said Trump when he was asked about Rep. John Lewis.

The United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 156,000, with more than 4.7 million cases. Trump says "it is what it is" about the rising toll. Trump claims that the United States is doing better than other countries despite leading the world by far in cases and deaths. A source says that the White House eyed executive action "by end of week" if negotiations on relief packages stall kin Congress.

A makeshift hospital has opened in the Georgia Convention Center. Large gatherings are causing alarm as new coronavirus cases are being spread. The Mississippi governor orders a two-week mask mandate and delays the start of in-person learning in hot spots.

The third United States company releases a study showing its coronavirus vaccine is safe, elicits immune response.

Fauci says that the United States is facing a very serious situation as new cases climb. Trump tweets "open the schools" as Fauci warns about student safety. Trump displays a lack of understanding of coronavirus testing.

A source says that Dr. Birx was bothered by Trump's criticism.

After weeks of attacking mail-in-voting, Trump now says it's okay, in must-win Florida.

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Rate Of New Coronavirus Deaths Trending Up In 30 States Aug 04, 2020

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Awaiting Trump's coronavirus briefing as he attacks and contradicts Dr. Birx, for the first time, following her warning that virus is "widespread" in the United States. Trump says he's "totally involved" with stimulus talks and claims Democrats "want bailout money." Trump keeps pushing drug despite warning as task force disputes claims. There is still no sign of "full and complete" health care plan Trump promised two weeks ago. Trump had promised action in "two weeks" but missed deadline.

United States' deaths top 155,000 as cases near 4.7 million cases. The rate of new coronavirus deaths are trending up in 30 states. Florida is set to become the second state with the most coronavirus cases behind California with half a million coronavirus cases.

Experts plead with the public to wear masks and avoid crowds. Large parties are causing alarm as new cases spread. New questions come up about schools in areas of widespread cases.

Fauci says that the default position should be to keep schools open but the primary consideration should be safety. 250 employees infected or exposed to coronavirus in Georgia's largest school district.

Antibody trial sees positive results as Covid-19 treatment.

Disaster has been declared in Australia's Victoria State.

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Record Number of Coronavirus Cases Reported to W.H.O. Aug 01, 2020

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U.S. cases surpass 4.5 million. U.S deaths near 153,000 as CDC forecasts about 20,000 more deaths in three weeks.

CDC Director: In public’s “best interest” for schools to reopen.

Trump ramps up effort to sow doubt in 2020 vote, warns of “greatest election disaster in history.”

Extra federal unemployment benefits expire tonight while White House and Pelosi trade jabs.

Governor issues state of emergency as hurricane barrels toward Florida; State reports fourth straight day of record virus deaths.

California see first coronavirus teen death.

Massive increase in mail-in ballots leaves New York race still undecided.

Lockdown in Bahamas eased as hurricane approaches.

Despite infection, Brazilian President visits south of country.

European economy posts worst plunge on record due to coronavirus and shutdowns. Tower of London’s Beefeaters face layoffs for first time in 500 years as virus cuts tourism.

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Trump Briefing After He Suggests Delaying Election Jul 31, 2020

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U.S. cases near 4.5 million with 151,000+ deaths. It is the highest one-day toll reported since May. U.S reports 1,400+ deaths a day, about one every minute.

U.S. economy suffers worst quarter plunge ever as Covid cases surge.

Obama slams Trump over voting rights and protest response in powerful eulogy to John Lewis.

Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain Dies from coronavirus.

Florida sets the record for Covid-19 deaths for 3rd straight day. Florida closing all state-run testing sites ahead of storm.

Houston Mayor announces new campaign to control spread of virus.

Trump coronavirus briefing as U.S. cases near 4.5 million.

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Trump Touts Unproven Drug and "Alien DNA" Doctor As Virus Deaths Rise Jul 30, 2020

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Trump Touts Unproven Drug and "Alien DNA" Doctor As Virus Deaths Rise.Trump attended a fundraiser in Texas where where would've been joined by Texas Representative Louie Gohmert who has now tested positive for the corona virus. The NBA is set to resume its season as no one tested positive for the virus after its fourth testing run. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver plans to continue to test players throughout the season to ensure that everyone on the campus is safe.

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Trump Holds Briefing After Promoting Virus Misinformation Jul 29, 2020

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U.S. Cases top 4.3 million as infection rate rises in 22 states. U.S. deaths near 150,000 after reporting 1,000 in one day. Florida governor touts “Positive Developments in fight against virus as state sees record deaths in a day.

Major League Baseball postpones multiple games after Miami Marlins players test positive for coronavirus. NFL cancels 2020 preseason games due to coronavirus.

Russia claims it will approve first coronavirus vaccine within two weeks despite safety and effectiveness concerns.

Dr. Birx flags rising cases in Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Pfizer announces start of combined phase two and phase three vaccine trail.

Trump using Defense Production Act to give Kodak $765 million loan to make pharmaceutical ingredients.

Trump continues to promote unproven drug Hydroxychloroquine.

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United States Deaths Top147,000, Averages 900 deaths a day Jul 28, 2020

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The United States cases surge past 4.2 million, one fourth of global total. Dr Fauci states that researchers hope to get at least 15,000 volunteers enrolled by the end of the week for vaccine trail run. Trump defends pandemic response, urges governors to re-open states after his national security advisor tested positive for virus.

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U.S. Records Over 1,000 Deaths for Third Straight Day Jul 25, 2020

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California reports its highest one-day coronavirus death toll. CDC says kids should go to school unless transmission is uncontrolled. Dr. Fauci says shutdowns would be unnecessary, but some spots may need a step back. McDonald’s and Chipotle to require customers to wear masks.

White House glossing over Trumps reversals on virus as deaths surge. Dr. Birx warns Florida, Texas, and California are like “Three New York's” as virus deaths soar. Trump says he “often regrets” some of his tweets, says his life was good before he became President.”

Trump cancels Republican National Convention events in Florida while pushing for U.S schools to reopen as virus surges. 200 doctors said holding convention is “medically disrespectful.” U.S. surpasses 145,000 coronavirus deaths.

Dr. Fauci cautions on forcing teachers back to school: “Pay attention to keeping them safe and healthy.” White House says children should go back to school even if studies show they transmit coronavirus.

World health organization reports global record for new cases in a day.

Feds securing former Chinese consulate in Houston. Chinese and U.S. relations are deteriorating amid pandemic. China orders closing of U.S. consulate in Chengdu, claims U.S. personnel hurt its security interests. Brazil reports second-highest number of new cases. Brazilian President under fire for not wearing mask despite virus infection. Anti-Netanyahu protests as Israel’s cases rise. Growing unease after Israel set record for new cases. Israel’s restrictions to affect some businesses but not others.

Money and power behind disparity in U.S. testing.

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Florida And California Set Records For Deaths In A Day Jul 24, 2020

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Trump holds briefing as United States coronavirus cases top four million and about one million reported in the past 15 days. Trump holds briefing without Fauci for the third day. The United States coronavirus death toll exceeds 143,000, as new deaths top 1,000 for two straight days.

Trump says that timing is not right for Jacksonville convention. Trump cancels Jacksonville portion of GOP convention.

Florida and California set records for deaths in a day. Florida reports a record 173 deaths and more than 10,000 cases in a day. The Miami mayor says that 32 percent of people are contracting the coronavirus at home and suggests masks, social distancing for inside the home for some.

Dr. Birx warns of the concerning rise in cases in cases in 12 cities as Trump paints a rosy picture. A new study suggests that the United States would have reduced case counts if it opened later and more slowly and kept gatherings small. CDC experts say that COvid-19 "will end up as a top 10 leading cause of death" in 2020. An ex-FDA commissioner says that the United States could see 300,000 deaths.

Trump says that there has never been a replacement for in-person learning.

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Trump Holds Coronavirus Briefing After Warning The Pandemic Will Get Worse Jul 23, 2020

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The United States death toll tops 142,000 after reporting more than 1,000 deaths in one day. The rate of new coronavirus cases are rising in more than half of the states in the country. Coronavirus hospitalizations in the United States are nearing April's peak. A key model projects nearly 220,000 deaths by November, about 5,000 fewer than the last forecast due to mask mandates.

California hits new daily peak of 12,807 cases as United States is on track to add one million cases in just two weeks. Fear of coronavirus case spike as New York City moves to reopen schools.

Trump is to hold a coronavirus briefing after warning that the pandemic will get worse. Fauci says that we're not winning this coronavirus fight and that we're not even halfway through the game. Fauci also says that more than 100,000 people have signed up for vaccine clinical trials. The United States agrees to pay Pfizer nearly two billion dollars for 100 million doses of promising vaccine. Fauci also says, "I don't really see us eradicating" Covid-19. A study shows that immunity to coronavirus may decline quickly after infection.

Trump announces surge of federal law enforcement to Chicago.

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