United States sets record as coronavirus cases top 5 million

Sunday, 9th August 2020

According to a Reuters tally, The United States set a record for coronavirus cases on Saturday, with more than 5 million people now infected.

As the country’s top infectious diseases official offered hope earlier this week that an effective vaccine might be available by year-end.

The grim milestone comes as President Donald Trump signed executive orders intended to provide economic relief to Americans hurt by the coronavirus pandemic after the White House failed to reach a deal with Congress.

On Friday, the US Labor Department reported that US employment growth slowed considerably in July, underscoring an urgent need for additional government aid.

Dr. Anthony Fauci told Reuters on Wednesday there could be at least one vaccine that works and is safe by year-end. But Trump offered a more optimistic view, saying it was possible the United States would have a coronavirus vaccine by the time of the November 3 presidential election.

Monika Walker

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