Trump Claims U.S. Deaths Put It At "Bottom Of The List"

The United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 156,000 and coronavirus cases top 4.7 million. 34 states above recommended positivity rates. 

Trump claims that United States deaths put it at "bottom of the list." The United States has four percent of the world's population, but nearly 23 percent of deaths. Trump says that Americans "are dying, that's true. It is what it is." More than 1,000 Americans have died per day in 11 of the last 15 days. Trump says that the coronavirus is "under control as much as you can control it" as the rate of new deaths rises in 27 states. Trump says if the New York and New Jersey numbers are taken out of death toll, "Out numbers are among the lowest." 

A study shows that the potential coronavirus vaccine shows promising results. Six states band together for a rapid testing plan as Trump administration faces growing criticism for lack of national plan. 

Mississippi issues a statewide mask mandate and orders anyone with the coronavirus to isolate or face fines and possible jail time. A college professor wants to teach classes outside, " I now fear being assigned to windowless classrooms" during pandemic. The professor also says, "having classes outdoors is not a radical thought." 

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