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Donald Trump hails strong jobs report as ‘shattering expectations’

President Trump on Thursday celebrated the strong job gains in June as proof that "our economy is roaring back" from the coronavirus outbreak. Published July 2, 2020

Mike Pence pledges aid amid Arizona coronavirus crisis

Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday the federal government will swiftly dispatch doctors and nurses to Arizona after Gov. Doug Ducey pleaded for 500 additional personnel to tame an explosion of COVID-19 cases and a rise in deaths. Published July 1, 2020

Doug Ducey, Arizona governor, asks Mike Pence for help in taming coronavirus

Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday the federal government will mobilize doctors, nurses and technical staff to help Arizona manage the rampant spread of the coronavirus. Published July 1, 2020

Trump: I think masks are good

President Trump said Wednesday he doesn't have a problem with masks and he would wear one if he found himself in a crowd without enough distance to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Published July 1, 2020

Swing-state voters give Donald Trump poor marks for COVID-19 response: Poll

Voters in six states critical to President Trump's electoral fortunes give him poor marks over his handling of the coronavirus, with more than half saying he pushed states to reopen their economies too quickly to improve his reelection chances, according to a CNBC/Change Research poll. Published July 1, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci fears 100,000 U.S. coronavirus cases a day

Dr. Anthony Fauci said coronavirus cases could grow to 100,000 a day in the U.S. if Americans don't start following public health recommendations. Published June 30, 2020

Dr. Robert Redfield, CDC chief, says ‘personal responsibility’ vital to slowing COVID-19

The government's disease-fighters told Americans Tuesday to wear masks and take "personal responsibility" for stamping out the pandemic, saying the nation is heading in the wrong direction as hospitalizations rise in a dozen states and Arizona sees more deaths per day. Published June 30, 2020

EU loosens travel ban, but U.S. still shut out

The Council of the European Union recommended the gradual lifting of coronavirus-related travel restrictions Tuesday, welcoming visitors from over a dozen countries. Published June 30, 2020

Governors roll back reopenings as coronavirus cases explode

At least a dozen states are pausing reopening plans or reimposing restrictions, especially ahead of the July Fourth holiday. Published June 29, 2020

Phil Murphy puts indoor dining on hold, citing COVID-19 surges elsewhere

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday he won't allow indoor dining to resume as planned this week, drawing a direct line to states in the South and West that saw their caseloads soar after they reopened restaurants and bars. Published June 29, 2020

Jacksonville, site of RNC meetup, mandates mask-wearing in public

The Florida city of Jacksonville, the new home of the Republican National Convention in August, is ordering people to wear masks indoors and in public places where they cannot practice social distancing. Published June 29, 2020

HHS: U.S. has secured 500K courses of remdesivir, a COVID-19 treatment

The U.S. secured half a million treatment courses of a drug that's been shown to speed the recovery of coronavirus patients, the Trump administration said Monday. Published June 29, 2020

Mike Pence backs Greg Abbott as coronavirus slams Texas

Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday told Texas it will get whatever it needs to expand testing and combat a coronavirus surge that's forced Gov. Greg Abbott to close bars and scramble for hospital beds after a nation-leading push to lift lockdown rules. Published June 28, 2020

Mike Pence urges young Americans to stamp out Sun Belt surge

Vice President Mike Pence said Friday he will visit Arizona, Florida and Texas in the coming days for a ground report on the coronavirus, acknowledging a stunning surge in cases across the South while defending the Trump campaign's decision to resume rallies that do not observe social distancing. Published June 26, 2020

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott scales back reopening, citing rate of coronavirus positive tests

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he is ordering bars to close at noon Friday and restricting restaurant capacity as of Monday because of an alarming increase in hospital visits for the coronavirus and the share of people testing positive. Published June 26, 2020

Donald Trump, in Wisconsin, touts economic rebound, military might

President Trump promoted his ability to lead the U.S. on an economic comeback Thursday at a shipbuilding plant in the swing state of Wisconsin where he trails Democratic rival Joseph R. Biden. Published June 25, 2020

CDC: Fewer people dying in COVID-19 surge than March, April

The coronavirus surge across the South and West is concentrated in younger adults, meaning fewer people are dying compared to March and April, though people with underlying conditions must be cautious and the long-term effects of any infection aren't fully known, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. Published June 25, 2020