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Distrust, misinformation and other factors have combined to produce what authorities say are alarmingly low COVID-19 vaccination rates in U.S. children ages 5 to 11.

Daily new confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. have surged 45% over the past two weeks, to a record 7-day average of 86,352, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Polls showed the public health crisis and the economy were top concerns for many Americans. By contrast, Biden has rarely been seen in public without a mask and made public health a key issue. While several European countries have imposed or proposed new lockdowns and other restrictions to control surging cases, Trump has resisted those approaches and has focused on rebuilding the economy. ___Follow AP Medical Writer Lindsey Tanner at @LindseyTanner.