United States Passes 2.4 Million Coronavirus Cases And Nears 125,000 Deaths

Texas and Florida governors close bars and orders new restrictions as coronavirus cases surge to record high levels. Texas reports more than 5,7000 new coronavirus cases and the Houston area raises its virus alert warning to the highest level. Houston-area residents advised to avoid leaving their homes.  Harris County, Texas, is close to running out of hospital capacity. At least 11 states pause or roll back reopening as coronavirus cases spike. Rate of new infections rising in 32 states. United States reports highest single day increase in new infections. Coronavirus task force holds its first briefing in two months. Fauci says that the United States is "facing a serious problem" in some areas. 

Pence claims "remarkable progress" against virus as new infections reach all-time high. California governor advises southern California county to reinstate stay-at-home. Pence refuses to directly answer question about the importance of wearing face masks. Pence also claims "free space" is the reason Trump is holding campaign rallies despite health experts' warnings. 

Biden says he would make face masks mandatory for Americans amid pandemic. 

WSJ says Trump has "no second term message beyond his own grievances." Trump is fighting to end Obamacare as pandemic surges. 

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