The United States was on the verge Sunday of surpassing 200,000 coronavirus deaths as experts warned the total could double by year's end.
First few million vaccine doses will be 'godsend,' White House advisor says
for refusing to self isolate. Health Secretary Mark Hancock told the BBC on Sunday the United Kingdom is"facing a tipping point" due to a sharp surge in coronavirus infections. The chances for disease transmission are markedly enhanced as schools and colleges reopen, even when it’s still not certain the extent to which children spread the coronavirus. Recent studies indicate they can be transmitters even if asymptomatic.
. Chad Wolf, acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, said in a tweet that the borders will remain closed through Oct. 21. "We continue to work with our Canadian and Mexican partners to slow the spread of #COVID19," he wrote."Accordingly, we have agreed to extend the limitation of non-essential travel at our shared land ports of entry through October 21."
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