Viewers distracted as fly lands on Mike Pence’s head during debate

Vice President Mike Pence listens to Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris (Patrick Semansky/AP)

The vice presidential debate featured plexiglass barriers to prevent coronavirus spread, but they were no match for the night’s most talked-about intruder: a fly.

The insect briefly buzzed around the stage where Mike Pence and Kamala Harris were debating before landing and staying on Mr Pence’s head.