Daily new confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. have surged 45% over the past two weeks, to a record 7-day average of 86,352, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Rick Bowmer/AP A Health Department public health nurse performs a coronavirus test outside the department in Salt Lake City. By contrast, Biden has rarely been seen in public without a mask and made public health a key issue. Rick Bowmer/AP Health Department public health nurses look on during coronavirus testing outside the department in Salt Lake City. While several European countries have imposed or proposed new lockdowns and other restrictions to control surging cases, Trump has resisted those approaches and has focused on rebuilding the economy.

Source: Stuff November 05, 2020 03:00 UTC