Biden's Team: "COVID-19 Task Force Will Be Formed Before Government"

New COVID-19 Cases in the US Exceed 120,000 Daily
Concerns Raised in TV Debate: "A Dark Winter Is Coming"

[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Joe Biden, the President-elect of the United States, is scheduled to deliver a national address later today, and it is known that his top priority in future government operations will be overcoming the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

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CNN reported on the 7th (local time), citing a Biden campaign official, that Biden is deeply considering measures to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. An announcement related to the COVID-19 situation is also expected.

A campaign official predicted, "The COVID-19 task force may be announced before the formation of the next administration's cabinet."

According to Johns Hopkins University, the number of new COVID-19 cases in the United States has exceeded 100,000 for three consecutive days. On the 6th, it reached 126,400, setting a new record once again. With over 120,000 new cases reported for two consecutive days, concerns are spreading that the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has begun in the U.S.

Biden previously mentioned in a TV debate that "a dark winter is coming" due to COVID-19.

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