Coronavirus:
More than 85,000 new coronavirus cases were reported across the U.S. on Friday, breaking the single-day record set on July 16 by about 10,000 cases. Above, a memorial for coronavirus victims in Washington, D.C.
The harrowing surge is raging across the American heartland, most acutely in the Midwest and the Mountain West. As of Friday, 15 states have added more cases in the past week than in any other seven-day stretch of the pandemic. Hospitalizations are also on the rise.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, suggested the country consider putting in effect a first-ever national mandate requiring masks to help control the outbreak.
And at the White House, members of Vice President Mike Pence’s inner circle, including his chief of staff, tested positive for the virus, people briefed on the matter said.
Europe is also bracing for a dark winter as the pandemic has entered a dangerous phase across the continent. Several countries shattered daily infection records and uncertainty is mounting about how Europe will battle its worst outbreak to date.
The New York Times
Me: Interestingly, the Chinese are not affected by Coronavirus and their economy is increasing by leaps and bounds.