FDA commissioner declines to weigh in on U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that 99 per cent of COVID-19 cases are 'totally harmless'
, where many attendees were seen neither socially distancing nor wearing masks at both events.
"I think in terms of that specific instance at the White House, it's important for everyone to remember that it's a different set of circumstances. People are tested regularly. The president is tested regularly," Hahn said. "No, we're seeing the surge in cases, particularly across the Sun Belt. And so this virus is still with us," the FDA commissioner told CNN.Hahn said it is "too early to tell" whether Florida will be a safe place for the Republican National Convention next month amid a surge of COVID-19 cases there.set an all-time record
Republican National Committee spokesman Mike Reed told CNN the party is committed to holding the convention in Florida but will be conducting temperature checks and have testing available to attendees.
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