The Latest: EU’s top diplomat warns against defense cuts

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
TOP OF THE HOUR:
— AP analysis shows two Tennessee counties with high infection rates.
— Dr. Fauci hopeful of vaccine in advanced trials by early winter.
— More than 8,000 died in British nursing homes in 2 months.
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