Dire warning in the latest White House coronavirus task force report to states: "The COVID risk to all Americans is at a historic high... We are in a very dangerous place due to the current, extremely high COVID baseline and limited hospital capacity."

Significant: "If state and local policies do not reflect the seriousness of the current situation, all public health officials must alert the state population directly."

This is essentially the task force telling state health authorities to take charge themselves.

Specific example: "It must be made clear that if you are over 65 or have significant health conditions, you should not enter any indoor public spaces where anyone is unmasked due to the immediate risk to your health; you should have groceries and medications delivered."