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. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices