Coronavirus cases in the United States have topped 6.3 million, with a confirmed death toll of over 189,000. Cases are rising in 22 states, according to Reuters, as health experts warn the numbers could get worse following gatherings over the Labor Day weekend. Schools remain a site of new coronavirus clusters: Over 51,000 cases have now been reported across more than 1,000 campuses.

The Wall Street Journal reported several major drug companies, including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson and Moderna, will issue a public pledge to not seek government approval for a COVID-19 vaccine until they are proven to be safe and effective. This comes as concerns are growing that Trump is trying to rush the release of a vaccine before the November election.

During a press briefing Monday, Trump tried to coerce Reuters reporter Jeff Mason into taking off his face mask because his voice was muffled. Trump relented after Mason said he would speak louder. Mason is the former president of the White House Correspondents’ Association. Later on, Trump praised a reporter who took their mask off. “You sound so clear,” Trump said.