The prominent immunologist Anthony Fauci called the cancellation of the party convention in Florida a “good decision”. The expert also welcomed on Fox News that Trump is now advising to wear a protective mask and shows himself wearing a mask. “It will be a good example for the rest of the country.”
Fauci, a member of the White House Coronavirus Working Group, said, “So I think we’re moving in a really positive direction in this regard.” Trump has been strikingly more pessimistic in the crisis for a few days now. Fauci said Trump had become clear about the situation and had adjusted his behavior.
The corona situation in Florida has intensified considerably since mid-June. In the state with a good 21 million inhabitants, there are now around 400,000 known infections with the pathogen Sars-CoV-2. Jacksonville is one of the hardest hit areas. In the United States, each of the 50 states decides separately which corona requirements apply and when it is time to relax. Major events have so far been considered taboo almost everywhere.
The Democrats will mostly hold their party conference planned for August to nominate their presidential candidate Joe Biden virtually. Barack Obama’s former vice president is expected to accept the nomination at the original venue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. However, the delegates should not travel due to the corona pandemic.
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