The West Coast states issued a joint coronavirus travel advisory on Friday urging people arriving to their states to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
The TV ad market is on the mend after getting hit by a broader pandemic ad slowdown. Some networks are cautious about the coming quarters as Covid cases rise.
The comments are a reversal from Farley's predecessor, Jim Hackett, who told investors in July that the automaker saw "no advantage" in producing the batteries.
"If we do the things that are simple public health measures, that soaring will level and start to come down," Dr. Anthony Fauci said. "It is not futile."
"Right now we have a fire blazing and to me...spending time with people over the holidays is sort of like pouring gasoline on a fire," said Dr. Celine Gounder.
A vaccine along with distancing, masks and hygiene will be "very effective" in containing Covid-19, said Jerome Kim of the International Vaccine Institute.
Liz Uihlein, who with her husband is a prominent backer of President Trump, has been critical of government restrictions issued in response to the pandemic.
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