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Published 16:45 IST, October 7th 2020

Virus response on stage with Pence, Harris debate

The handling of the pandemic and President Donald Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis will be center stage in Wednesday night's vice presidential debate.

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The handling of the pandemic and President Donald Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis will be center stage in Wednesday night's vice presidential debate.

A plexiglass shield to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission is expected to separate Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris when they meet at the University of Utah.

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Pence has worked to level Trump's roughshod style and steer the federal response to the pandemic.

He faces a prosecutor turned US senator known for sharp questioning. Pence and Harris do not have a tough act to follow. Last week's presidential debate was roundly criticized as a disorderly spectacle.

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Updated 16:45 IST, October 7th 2020