Coronavirus Update: U.S. edges toward 50 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and 800,000 fatalities, as New York starts week with new face mask mandate

The tally of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. was headed toward 50 million on Monday, and the number of deaths was close to 800,000, as New Yorkers kicked off the week with a new face mask mandate for all indoor public places.