The United States saw the number of new coronavirus cases exceed 40,000 in a single day, Vice President Mike Pence said Friday, but emphasized that more than half of the country's 50 states are reopening safely without seeing substantial outbreaks.While admitting that 16 states, such as Texas and Florida, warrant attention due to a rise in cases, Pence appeared optimistic about the situation as he attributed the growing number to expanded testing and the spread seen among younger people under the age of 35, many of whom he says have not developed symptoms.The briefing was the first by the W…READ FULL ARTICLE
