The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer

152 new coronavirus deaths in Florida; total dearths in state near 13,000.  Live coverage of President Trump taking questions. US coronavirus deaths top 196,000 with 6.6 million plus cases. Administration’s goal is to begin vaccine distribution within 24 hours of approval. Robert Redfield says vaccine for general public is likely to be here by Summer or Fall of 2021. Vaccine trial volunteer suffered spinal cord inflammation. Redfield also says that masks may offer more protection than a vaccine. US sees biggest one day spike in new deaths in a month. Maine wedding super spreader now linked to 7 deaths. Fauci says it’s unlikely that genetics are why minorities are hit harder by virus. BIG 10 will start football season in October. Racism a factor in higher death rate for minorities. White House says Trump backs masks after he says many people think they’re not good. Trump blames Biden and Dems for lack of national mask mandate. Trump says Covid-19 will “go away” with herd mentality. Trump says he “up-played” virus threat. Trump again claims to have health care plan promised for months. Trump shares manipulated Biden video with anti-police song. Slow moving Sally unloads punishing rain, epic flooding. Miami Beach Mayor criticizes Governor Desantis’ coronavirus response. Miami Beach mayor asks Desantis for mask mandate. NIH Director laments “mix of science and politics” on vaccines.

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