Polling shows Americans overwhelmingly approve of the way federal public health scientists, including Fauci, have dealt with the coronavirus crisis. ADThe task force has met less frequently in recent days, and the press briefings have stopped. The United States reported more than 20,000 new coronavirus cases and more than 1,800 new deaths Wednesday. Last week, Trump signed an executive order compelling meat processors to remain open to address anticipated shortages in the nation’s food supply chain, despite mounting reports of plant worker deaths due to covid-19. But protesters in several states, cheered on by Trump, have taken aim at restrictions they view as unconstitutional.

Source: Washington Post May 07, 2020 00:12 UTC