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Trump falsely claims 99% of coronavirus cases are "totally harmless"

President Trump is facing mounting criticism for falsely claiming that 99% of coronavirus cases are "totally harmless." He made the comment over the weekend during a July 4th event at the White House where he continued downplaying the severity of the pandemic. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with more.
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