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Tuesday US COVID News

"Nationwide, the US pandemic has gone from bad to worse.The US just set a record for the highest seven-day average of daily new cases: 81,336".

“It’s Evolving: Coronavirus Genetic Mutation May Have Made COVID-19 More Contagious” Sci Tech Daily

“Dr. Deborah L. Birx, who helps lead the Trump administration’s coronavirus response, delivered a stark private warning on Monday, telling White House officials that the pandemic is entering a new and “deadly phase” that demands a more aggressive approach. The warning — sent in a private memo to White House officials — amounted to a direct contradiction of President Trump’s repeated false assertions.” NY Times

"In the US, 61,447 children tested positive for Covid-19 in the week ending October 29, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The academy said it is the largest increase in cases in children since the pandemic began." CNN

"CDC researchers found that pregnant women with coronavirus are more likely to need the intensive care, ventilation and heart and lung support than non-pregnant women with the virus." CNN

"Nationwide, 72% of likely voters said they approve of the job Fauci is doing in handling the outbreak and only 28% disapprove. However, at a campaign rally in Florida early Monday, Trump supporters chanted, 'Fire Fauci!' The president responded, Don’t tell anybody, but let me wait until a little bit after the election.'" CNBC

“Kansas City metro shatter single-day COVID-19 record.” KSHB News

On a local note, our neighbors are currently having a big election eve party. During a pandemic. With new COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths being at an all-time record high. Crazy!!!

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