The US has recorded one million cases of the virus, and Vice-President Mike Pence has toured a hospital without wearing a mask. Here’s the latest from the US:
- Pence was pictured touring the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota without a face-covering despite there being a mask rule in place there. He appeared to be the only person not to wear one during the tour
- President Trump has ordered meatpacking plants to remain open to protect the country’s food supply
- Almost 70 people have died with coronavirus at a home for ageing veterans in Massachusetts. Another 82 residents and 81 employees have tested positive there, according to Associated Press
- Congress has abandoned plans to return to Washington after some lawmakers complained it was too soon
BBC