Novel coronavirus

CDC official says she was ordered to delete an email suggesting attempted interference by Trump administration, probe finds

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

A senior manager with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has told congressional investigators she was ordered to delete an email suggesting attempted political interference by the Trump administration in coronavirus reports to the public.

European Union strikes deal on landmark budget, virus recovery fund

By Lorne Cook, Raf Casert, Associated Press

The 1.82 trillion-euro ($2.21 trillion) seven-year budget and recovery package is vital for virus-battered European economies. Hungary and Poland had threatened to veto it over a move to tie the use of EU funds to upholding the rule of law.

One-day U.S. deaths top 3,000, more than D-Day or 9/11

By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press

Up until last week, the peak was 2,603 deaths on April 15, when New York City was the epicenter of the nation's outbreak. More than 106,000 people were hospitalized — also a record total.

U.S. jobless claims jump to 853,000 amid virus resurgence

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.

When it comes to coronavirus risks, Americans are divided over indoor sports

By Jamie Leventhal

A majority of Americans – 58 percent – say that people should not participate in indoor team sports this winter, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.

Lawmakers act to avert shutdown, buying time for virus relief talks

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

The House on Wednesday easily passed a temporary funding bill that sets a Dec. 18 deadline for Congress to wrap up both a virus relief measure and a $1.4 trillion government spending bill.

Tensions rise over masks as virus grips smaller U.S. cities

By Heather Hollingsworth, Ryan Foley, Associated Press

Public health officials in Boise, Idaho, were about to vote on a mask mandate but ended the meeting because of fears for their safety amid protests outside the building and at some of their homes.

Pennsylvania governor says he’s tested positive for COVID-19

By Mark Scolforo, Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home, but has no symptoms, he announced Wednesday.

WATCH: Your questions about COVID-19 and the holiday season, answered

By Courtney Vinopal

With PBS NewsHour’s Amna Nawaz, Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones answered viewer questions about everything from the vaccine rollout process to the risk of gathering with loved ones amid the ongoing pandemic.

Americans want more COVID-19 economic relief. Most think Congress should compromise

By Laura Santhanam

More than two-thirds of Americans also say they or someone they know has been sick with the virus, and more people said they would get vaccinated against the virus, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.