Top Oklahoma health official warns Trump poll rally could spread virus

The top health official in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where US President Donald Trump will hold a reelection rally on Saturday night, said on Wednesday that he is "absolutely" concerned that the indoor rally could become a "super spreader" of the novel coronavirus that could lead to more deaths.

Bruce Dart told a news conference that he had recommended the event be postponed until it was safer to bring large groups together indoors. He also urged people over age 60 who wanted to attend to "stay home" and "seek other ways to participate virtually".

On Wednesday, state officials reported a new one-day high of 259 coronavirus cases.