Nov 23 WATCH: California governor's family quarantines after exposure By Associated Press The governor's quarantine comes as California experiences a rise in virus cases and as he's imposed a fresh round of restrictions on people and businesses. Continue reading
Nov 23 Mexico's Catholic Church halts large pilgrimage By Associated Press The church recommended that “the Guadalupe celebrations be held in churches or at home, avoiding gatherings and with the appropriate health measures.”… Continue reading
Nov 23 Shops, gyms to reopen in England under new COVID-19 plan By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Johnson confirmed to lawmakers that on Dec. 2 the government will lift the stay-at-home instruction introduced early this month to curb a new surge in coronavirus cases. Continue reading
Nov 23 China tests millions of people after COVID-19 flareups in 3 cities By Associated Press As temperatures drop, widescale measures are being enacted in Tianjin, Shanghai and Manzhouli, even though the number of new cases remains low compared to the United States and other countries. Continue reading
Nov 23 Trial for 3rd major COVID-19 vaccine suggests it could be up to 90 percent effective By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Unlike the others, the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine doesn’t have to be stored at freezer temperatures, making it potentially easier to distribute, especially in developing countries. Continue reading
Nov 23 WATCH: What you need to know about Thanksgiving travel and COVID-19 By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas As COVID-19 cases across the United States boom, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have advised Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving. So, what should millions of Americans keep in mind as they consider their holiday plans?… Continue reading
Nov 22 Watch 3:35 Thanksgiving in the time of COVID-19: Tips on staying safe By Student Reporting Labs Ahead of the holiday season, the CDC is urging families not to travel for Thanksgiving or have multiple households meet for meals. Andrea Salazar Lopez with NewsHour’s Student Reporting Labs explores the inherent dangers during this most challenging Thanksgiving. And… Continue watching
Nov 22 Inequality 'baked into' virus testing access as cases surge By Christine Fernando, Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press Lines for free COVID-19 tests stretch for blocks and hours in cities where people feel the dual strain of the coronavirus surge and the approaching holidays. But an increasing number of pop-up clinics promise visitors instant results — at a… Continue reading
Nov 22 The Latest: First US immunizations could arrive on Dec. 12 By Associated Press A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee is set to meet Dec. 10 to discuss Pfizer Inc.’s request for an emergency use authorization for its developing COVID-19 vaccine. Continue reading
Nov 21 The Latest: Italy hits nearly 35,000 new daily virus cases By Associated Press Italy registered 34,767 new cases on Saturday, about 2,500 fewer than the previous day. The government recently put the majority of Italy’s regions under new restrictions, including banning dining at cafes and restaurants in areas where the health care system… Continue reading