Pence Says U.S. Has Made 'Remarkable Progress' Moving Forward From Virus

The transcript discusses the impact of COVID-19 on Americans, expressing condolences for the lives lost. It highlights the efforts to reopen America, crediting the cooperation of citizens, governors, and federal leadership under President Trump. The progress in economic recovery is noted, with over 3 million jobs created and improvements in retail sales. The transcript also mentions significant progress in regions like New York and New Orleans, which were heavily affected by the pandemic.

What areas are mentioned as having made extraordinary progress in response to the pandemic?

What was the situation in the mentioned areas just a month ago?