U.S. Records Highest Number Of Coronavirus Cases In 1 Day Since Pandemic Began

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A University of Washington research coordinator holds up a swab after testing a someone for coronavirus on Oct. 23 in Seattle. The U.S. recorded a record high number of new daily cases Friday.

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