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U.S. surpasses 10 million coronavirus cases; experts warn country is entering worst phase

November 9, 2020 at 11:30 p.m. EST
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The United States surpassed 10 million coronavirus cases Monday, just 10 days after hitting 9 million. For the fifth consecutive day, the country has reported more than 100,000 infections, and public health experts warn that the country is entering the pandemic’s worst phase. At least 237,000 Americans have died of the coronavirus since February.  

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The first covid-19 treatment to protect people with mild illness from developing severe disease was granted emergency use authorization by regulators Monday evening.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson has tested positive for the coronavirus, as the White House faces a fresh wave of infections.
President-elect Joe Biden announced a new coronavirus task force. His ambitious plans to address the pandemic could face hurdles in a divided Congress.
Global markets roared Monday, as investors welcomed Joe Biden’s White House victory and promising vaccine news.

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