As has become his way, Vice President Mike Pence opened his coronavirus task force briefing with a dose of good news — this time on the day the country passed 3 million cases recorded nationwide.

“And while we mourn with those who mourn, because of what the American people have done because of the extraordinary work of our healthcare workers around the country, we are encouraged that the average fatality rate continues to be low and steady,” he said.

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