US Vice-President Mike Pence is hosting the first coronavirus briefing in nearly two months.
He says the US "flattened the curve" while admitting cases are rising in 16 states.
Florida sets another new record for daily coronavirus cases, reporting nearly 9,000 new infections.
Another hard-hit state, Texas, orders bars closed amid a surge in cases.
UK police and government warn they will clamp down if mass gatherings continue in hot summer weather.
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