The United States of America is the first nation across the globe to surpass 10 million coronavirus infections. The country is facing the third wave of the COVID-19 virus spread across the nation. US reported 131,420 COVID-19 cases on Saturday. The country is reporting over 100,000 infections four times in the past seven days. On the whole, the country has reported about a million cases in the past 10 days, the highest rate since the first novel coronavirus case in Washington.
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One in 11 death on a day in the world is from the United States. The death toll nationwide climbed by more than 1,000 for a fifth consecutive day on Saturday, which was last seen in mid-August. Health experts say deaths toll increases 4 to 6 weeks after a surge in infections. US President-elect Joe Biden pledged on Saturday that his administration gives top priority to tackle the pandemic.
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Biden to announce a 12-member task force on Monday to deal with the pandemic. The force is to be led by former surgeon general Vivek Murthy and former Food and Drug Administration commissioner David Kessler. The panel will develop a blueprint to curb the spread.
