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
Nov 21 Iran closes businesses, curtails travel amid virus surge By Nasser Karimi, Associated Press Iran has recorded daily death tolls of above 430 over the past five days. The Iranian Health Ministry said on Saturday that the total number of confirmed cases has risen to above 840,000. Continue reading
Nov 21 The Latest: Donald Trump Jr. doing 'very well' with virus By Associated Press A spokesman for the younger Trump says he received the positive test result earlier this week, has no symptoms and has been quarantining and following the recommended medical guidelines. Continue reading
Nov 21 G-20 summit opens as leaders urge united response to virus By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press The Group of 20 summit began on Saturday with appeals by the world’s most powerful leaders to collectively chart a way forward as the coronavirus pandemic overshadows this year’s gathering, transforming it from in-person meetings to a virtual gathering of… Continue reading
Nov 20 Spokesman says Donald Trump Jr. tested positive for coronavirus By Associated Press The spokesman says the younger Trump learned his diagnosis earlier this week, has no symptoms and has been quarantining. Continue reading
Nov 20 WATCH: Pelosi says she hopes McConnell's 'pause' on virus aid ends By Associated Press Pelosi noted that Congress has yet to pass any further coronavirus relief aid and placed blame for the inaction on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Continue reading