Nov 16 Michigan governor says she has authority to issue second stay-at-home order By David Eggert, Associated Press The Democratic governor spoke with reporters Monday, a day after announcing restrictions amid a surge of COVID-19 cases that has led to increased hospitalizations and deaths. Continue reading
Nov 16 WATCH: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio holds COVID-19 update By Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio held an update on the city's response to the surge of COVID-19 cases. Continue reading
Nov 16 Early data from Moderna suggests successful 2nd COVID vaccine candidate By Associated Press Moderna said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine is proving to be highly effective in a major trial. Continue reading
Nov 15 Biden advisers to meet vaccine firms as Trump stalls handoff By Will Weissert, Associated Press Joe Biden’s scientific advisers will meet with vaccine makers in coming days as the presidential transition remains stalled because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge that he lost the election. That delayed handoff is especially problematic during a public… Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch 4:28 Court rules against El Paso shutdown as COVID-19 cases soar By PBS NewsHour A state appeals court ruled in favor of a group of local restaurants in El Paso, Texas, and halted the shutdown of nonessential businesses that was scheduled to last until December 1. The decision came as El Paso recorded 1,488… Continue watching
Nov 14 AP FACT CHECK: Trump relies on falsehoods to deny Biden win By Lauren Neergaard and Hope Yen, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Donald Trump rebelled this past week against Democrat Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election with denial, delay and outright misrepresentation. Trump raged about widespread cases of fake ballots that aren’t so and undertook legal challenges that even state GOP… Continue reading
Nov 14 Egypt team doctor says Salah has mild coronavirus symptoms By Rob Harris, Associated Press Salah's positive tests were returned Friday on the eve of Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Togo. He's now set to miss Liverpool's first game after the international break against Leicester in the Premier League next Sunday. Continue reading
Nov 14 Austria shuts schools, most stores, to curb spread of virus By Associated Press Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said the measures had become necessary because Austria has seen 550 new cases of coronavirus per 100,000 inhabitants in the past week, a level 11 times greater than what authorities said would be sustainable. Continue reading
Nov 13 West Coast governors urge COVID quarantine after travel By Brian Melley, Associated Press The advisories issued Friday stopped short of stricter rules imposed by other governors and instead said people should avoid non-essential out-of-state travel and quarantine for 14 days after arriving from another state or country. Continue reading
Nov 13 Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak tests positive for COVID-19 By Sam Metz, Associated Press He is the fifth governor to test positive for the coronavirus this year. Sisolak said he was not experiencing any symptoms and was swabbed for a rapid test on Friday morning as a matter of routine. Continue reading