After Trump downplays coronavirus danger, officials call for national measures to stop rising spread

State and local leaders in Florida, Texas, Arizona and New Jersey expressed concerns about increasing coronavirus cases in their states, a day after President Trump said in his Fourth of July remarks that “99 percent” of cases were “totally harmless.” When asked about those remarks, FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said Americans should follow CDC, local and state guidance. Read more: https://wapo.st/3glE3ai. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK

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