President Trump and infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci have opposing views on the country’s progress in stopping the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump told reporters Thursday during a press briefing that the coronavirus is “under control,” while Sun Belt states report daily records in new case counts and the United States surpasses 2.7 million cases.

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