Covid-19 Live Updates: A Plasma Treatment Is Authorized, but the Big Prize for the White House Is a Vaccine

 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/23/world/covid-19-coronavirus.html

 The fast-tracking could come before Phase 3 trials are complete, raising concerns. Italy reported its highest case count since May 4. Life in China, where the pandemic began, is returning to normal.

 Trump aides, meeting with lawmakers, reportedly said a vaccine would be approved before the election.

• Trump hails the F.D.A.’s authorization of blood plasma as a treatment, despite the lack of clinical trials.