New York state posts a record-breaking increase in coronavirus deaths for a third consecutive day.
With the pace of hospitalisations declining, plans for emergency treatment centres have been scaled back.
Deputy Defence Secretary David Norquist said that the focus was on sending military medical personnel to help relieve healthcare workers at city hospitals.What the experts are saying about coronavirus:Face coverings advised
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