CLEAN : Coronavirus: This is a war ... let's act that way", says New York governor

The transcript discusses the rising number of cases and the changing rate of case doubling, highlighting a decrease in the doubling rate. It emphasizes the need for unity, stating that political divisions should not exist in this fight against the virus. The situation is framed as a war, urging collective action.

What is the significance of the statement 'there are no red States and there are no blue States'?

How does the speaker characterize the current situation regarding the virus?