(Updated - July 21, 2020 5:13 PM EDT)

Trump Begins Coronavirus Press Briefing, Says Vaccine Coming Sooner Than Thought Possible

• Trump says virus will probably get worse before it gets better
• Trump says wear a mask when not able to socially distance
• Trump mentions treatment advances including Gilead Sciences' (NASDAQ: GILD) remdesivir
• case fatality rate continues to decline, lower than rest of world
• Concerning rise in cases in the South in recent weeks
• Successfully identifying mild cases due to testing
• No outstanding requests for equipment for states, "we're stocked up
• Permanent shutdown really never an option
• Urges use of masks, wants young persons to avoid packed bars, crowded places
• Ultimately goal is not to manage but to end pandemic
• Discuss vaccine progress, logistics for vaccine distribution
• Trump begins taking questions