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Trump Says Europe Being 'Clobbered' By COVID-19 As US Caseload Crosses 11mn

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US President Donald Trump tweets: "European Countries are sadly getting clobbered by the China Virus. The Fake News does not like reporting this!"

  • Comes as the US's COVID-19 caseload crossed the 11mn mark on 15 November.
  • With the new caseload in excess of 100k per day for the past 13 days, a number of states are implementing new restrictions to try to combat the spread.
  • In Washington, Governor Jay Inslee ordered a shutdown of bars and restaurants serving indoors, while gyms, movie theaters, museums and bowling alleys were closed. Individuals cannot meet other households indoors unless both have quarantined for two weeks and recieved a negative test. North Dakota has issued a mandate on wearing masks. Arkansas has established a COVID-19 taskforce. In Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered schools to halt in-person teaching, stopped indoor dining, and halted organised sports.

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