The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

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August 07, 2020 U.S. deaths top 159,000, death rate up 15 states
Key model forecasts nearly 300,000 deaths by December, but says consistent mask-wearing could save 70,000 lives, Trump claims optimism about vaccine by election day, says it "wouldn't hurt" his chances of winning, Texas coronavirus positivity rate up for fifth day in a row
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38 min
August 06, 2020 Trump "Still Doesn't Get" Severity Of Pandemic
Awaiting Trump's Q-and-A at coronavirus briefing.
A source says that Trump "still doesn't get" severity of the pandemic. Trump says the pandemic "will go away like things go away."
United States coronavirus deaths top 157,000 with more than 4.8 million coronavirus cases as the United States sees the highest one-day death toll in two months. Fauci says that the United States has suffered from the coronavirus "as much or worse than anyone." Fauci also says that the United States moved too fast in reopening the country, some states ignored guidelines.
More than 100 students have been quarantined after several people test positive in Mississippi school district. A Georgia 2nd grader tests positive after the first day of school. More than 200 Georgia school employees are not working due to the coronavirus scare. Mississippi delays in-person learning in coronavirus hot spots. Dr. Fauci's advice to schools is to keep the windows open. Chicago public schools are to start the year with online-only instruction. A study finds higher coronavirus rates among minority children.
New York City is setting up checkpoints for out-of-state drivers. A curfew is to slow spread of coronavirus in Jackson, Mississippi. Infectious disease experts urge the White House to issue a federal mask mandate in all states.
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53 min
August 06, 2020 Trump "Still Doesn't Get" Severity Of Pandemic
Awaiting Trump's Q-and-A at coronavirus briefing.
A source says that Trump "still doesn't get" severity of the pandemic. Trump says the pandemic "will go away like things go away."
United States coronavirus deaths top 157,000 with more than 4.8 million coronavirus cases as the United States sees the highest one-day death toll in two months. Fauci says that the United States has suffered from the coronavirus "as much or worse than anyone." Fauci also says that the United States moved too fast in reopening the country, some states ignored guidelines.
More than 100 students have been quarantined after several people test positive in Mississippi school district. A Georgia 2nd grader tests positive after the first day of school. More than 200 Georgia school employees are not working due to the coronavirus scare. Mississippi delays in-person learning in coronavirus hot spots. Dr. Fauci's advice to schools is to keep the windows open. Chicago public schools are to start the year with online-only instruction. A study finds higher coronavirus rates among minority children.
New York City is setting up checkpoints for out-of-state drivers. A curfew is to slow spread of coronavirus in Jackson, Mississippi. Infectious disease experts urge the White House to issue a federal mask mandate in all states.
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52 min
August 05, 2020 Trump Says "It Is What It Is" About Rising Coronavirus Tolls
Awaiting Trump Q-and-A at coronavirus briefing.
"He didn't come to my inauguration" said Trump when he was asked about Rep. John Lewis.
The United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 156,000, with more than 4.7 million cases. Trump says "it is what it is" about the rising toll. Trump claims that the United States is doing better than other countries despite leading the world by far in cases and deaths. A source says that the White House eyed executive action "by end of week" if negotiations on relief packages stall kin Congress.
A makeshift hospital has opened in the Georgia Convention Center. Large gatherings are causing alarm as new coronavirus cases are being spread. The Mississippi governor orders a two-week mask mandate and delays the start of in-person learning in hot spots.
The third United States company releases a study showing its coronavirus vaccine is safe, elicits immune response.
Fauci says that the United States is facing a very serious situation as new cases climb. Trump tweets "open the schools" as Fauci warns about student safety. Trump displays a lack of understanding of coronavirus testing.
A source says that Dr. Birx was bothered by Trump's criticism.
After weeks of attacking mail-in-voting, Trump now says it's okay, in must-win Florida.
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40 min
August 05, 2020 Trump Says "It Is What It Is" About Rising Coronavirus Tolls
Awaiting Trump Q-and-A at coronavirus briefing.
"He didn't come to my inauguration" said Trump when he was asked about Rep. John Lewis.
The United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 156,000, with more than 4.7 million cases. Trump says "it is what it is" about the rising toll. Trump claims that the United States is doing better than other countries despite leading the world by far in cases and deaths. A source says that the White House eyed executive action "by end of week" if negotiations on relief packages stall kin Congress.
A makeshift hospital has opened in the Georgia Convention Center. Large gatherings are causing alarm as new coronavirus cases are being spread. The Mississippi governor orders a two-week mask mandate and delays the start of in-person learning in hot spots.
The third United States company releases a study showing its coronavirus vaccine is safe, elicits immune response.
Fauci says that the United States is facing a very serious situation as new cases climb. Trump tweets "open the schools" as Fauci warns about student safety. Trump displays a lack of understanding of coronavirus testing.
A source says that Dr. Birx was bothered by Trump's criticism.
After weeks of attacking mail-in-voting, Trump now says it's okay, in must-win Florida.
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38 min
August 04, 2020 Rate Of New Coronavirus Deaths Trending Up In 30 States
Awaiting Trump's coronavirus briefing as he attacks and contradicts Dr. Birx, for the first time, following her warning that virus is "widespread" in the United States. Trump says he's "totally involved" with stimulus talks and claims Democrats "want bailout money." Trump keeps pushing drug despite warning as task force disputes claims. There is still no sign of "full and complete" health care plan Trump promised two weeks ago. Trump had promised action in "two weeks" but missed deadline.
United States' deaths top 155,000 as cases near 4.7 million cases. The rate of new coronavirus deaths are trending up in 30 states. Florida is set to become the second state with the most coronavirus cases behind California with half a million coronavirus cases.
Experts plead with the public to wear masks and avoid crowds. Large parties are causing alarm as new cases spread. New questions come up about schools in areas of widespread cases.
Fauci says that the default position should be to keep schools open but the primary consideration should be safety. 250 employees infected or exposed to coronavirus in Georgia's largest school district.
Antibody trial sees positive results as Covid-19 treatment.
Disaster has been declared in Australia's Victoria State.
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39 min
August 04, 2020 Rate Of New Coronavirus Deaths Trending Up In 30 States
Awaiting Trump's coronavirus briefing as he attacks and contradicts Dr. Birx, for the first time, following her warning that virus is "widespread" in the United States. Trump says he's "totally involved" with stimulus talks and claims Democrats "want bailout money." Trump keeps pushing drug despite warning as task force disputes claims. There is still no sign of "full and complete" health care plan Trump promised two weeks ago. Trump had promised action in "two weeks" but missed deadline.
United States' deaths top 155,000 as cases near 4.7 million cases. The rate of new coronavirus deaths are trending up in 30 states. Florida is set to become the second state with the most coronavirus cases behind California with half a million coronavirus cases.
Experts plead with the public to wear masks and avoid crowds. Large parties are causing alarm as new cases spread. New questions come up about schools in areas of widespread cases.
Fauci says that the default position should be to keep schools open but the primary consideration should be safety. 250 employees infected or exposed to coronavirus in Georgia's largest school district.
Antibody trial sees positive results as Covid-19 treatment.
Disaster has been declared in Australia's Victoria State.
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37 min
August 01, 2020 Record Number of Coronavirus Cases Reported to W.H.O.
U.S. cases surpass 4.5 million. U.S deaths near 153,000 as CDC forecasts about 20,000 more deaths in three weeks.
CDC Director: In public’s “best interest” for schools to reopen.
Trump ramps up effort to sow doubt in 2020 vote, warns of “greatest election disaster in history.”
Extra federal unemployment benefits expire tonight while White House and Pelosi trade jabs.
Governor issues state of emergency as hurricane barrels toward Florida; State reports fourth straight day of record virus deaths.
California see first coronavirus teen death.
Massive increase in mail-in ballots leaves New York race still undecided.
Lockdown in Bahamas eased as hurricane approaches.
Despite infection, Brazilian President visits south of country.
European economy posts worst plunge on record due to coronavirus and shutdowns. Tower of London’s Beefeaters face layoffs for first time in 500 years as virus cuts tourism.
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39 min
August 01, 2020 Record Number of Coronavirus Cases Reported to W.H.O.
U.S. cases surpass 4.5 million. U.S deaths near 153,000 as CDC forecasts about 20,000 more deaths in three weeks.
CDC Director: In public’s “best interest” for schools to reopen.
Trump ramps up effort to sow doubt in 2020 vote, warns of “greatest election disaster in history.”
Extra federal unemployment benefits expire tonight while White House and Pelosi trade jabs.
Governor issues state of emergency as hurricane barrels toward Florida; State reports fourth straight day of record virus deaths.
California see first coronavirus teen death.
Massive increase in mail-in ballots leaves New York race still undecided.
Lockdown in Bahamas eased as hurricane approaches.
Despite infection, Brazilian President visits south of country.
European economy posts worst plunge on record due to coronavirus and shutdowns. Tower of London’s Beefeaters face layoffs for first time in 500 years as virus cuts tourism.
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38 min
July 31, 2020 Trump Briefing After He Suggests Delaying Election
U.S. cases near 4.5 million with 151,000+ deaths. It is the highest one-day toll reported since May. U.S reports 1,400+ deaths a day, about one every minute.
U.S. economy suffers worst quarter plunge ever as Covid cases surge.
Obama slams Trump over voting rights and protest response in powerful eulogy to John Lewis.
Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain Dies from coronavirus.
Florida sets the record for Covid-19 deaths for 3rd straight day. Florida closing all state-run testing sites ahead of storm.
Houston Mayor announces new campaign to control spread of virus.
Trump coronavirus briefing as U.S. cases near 4.5 million.
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51 min

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