Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- There is heavy voting in many states in the US with just more than two weeks for the presidential election on November 3. More than 15 million have already voted, and polls observers see the current voting numbers as staggering in a pre-election situation.

Both parties - Republican and Democratic - are steering supporters toward mail-in and early voting due to a surge in cases of coronavirus across the nation. Worrying case rises are experienced in battleground states including Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, important for President Trump. Health experts have warned that large crowds on Election Day could worsen the health risks.

However, there are also moves by Republican governors and legislators to launch ...