U.S. Deaths Top 150,000; Records in Texas, Florida: Virus Update

U.S. deaths from the novel coronavirus surpassed 150,000, the highest official toll in the world and another grim milestone in a pandemic that’s still raging in many states. Texas, Florida and California reported record daily fatalities.

Eye protection may be recommended to prevent the spread of Covid-19, said Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert. Texas Republican Representative Louis Gohmert, who is frequently seen walking the halls of the Capitol without a mask, tested positive.