Nov 12 WATCH: Pelosi says pandemic is a 'red alert' By Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden's top allies on Capitol Hill adopted a combative posture on COVID-19 relief on Thursday, accusing Washington Republicans of dragging their feet in acknowledging Biden's victory while doubling down on a $2 trillion-plus relief bill that's a nonstarter… Continue reading
Nov 12 Italian hospitals face breaking point in fall virus surge By Colleen Barry, Associated Press Italy, which shocked the world and itself when hospitals in the wealthy north were overwhelmed with coronavirus cases last spring, is again facing a systemic crisis, as confirmed positives pass the symbolic threshold of 1 million. Continue reading
Nov 11 Texas tops 1 million cases as COVID-19 surge engulfs the U.S. By David Crary, Associated Press Across the U.S., over 10.3 million cases have been recorded. Cases per day are now on the rise in 49 states, and deaths per day are climbing in 39. Continue reading
Nov 11 New York orders restaurants, bars to close at 10 pm By Associated Press Cuomo says the new restrictions going into effect Friday are necessary because new coronavirus infections have been traced to those types of activities. Businesses can reopen each morning. Continue reading
Nov 11 U.K. becomes 5th country to exceed 50,000 coronavirus deaths By Pan Pylas, Associated Press The United Kingdom has become the fifth country in the world to record more than 50,000 coronavirus-related deaths, and one of the nation’s leading doctors says the number “should never have been reached.”… Continue reading
Nov 11 WATCH: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine gives COVID-19 update By Associated Press The death toll is also soaring and hospitals in several states are at the breaking point. Ohio reported 23 new deaths Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 11 Minnesota Vikings bar fans from final games as state COVID-19 deaths hit record By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press The Minnesota Vikings say they’ve given up on trying to host large crowds and instead will close the four remaining home games to fans. Continue reading
Nov 11 WATCH: Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb gives COVID-19 update By Associated Press The death toll is also soaring and hospitals in several states are at the breaking point. Indiana reported 63 new deaths Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 11 Recordings reveal WHO's analysis of pandemic in private By Associated Press With its annual meeting underway this week, WHO has been sharply criticized for not taking a stronger and more vocal role in handling the pandemic. Continue reading
Nov 10 U.S. surpasses 1 million new confirmed coronavirus cases in first 10 days of November By Associated Press The U.S. has surpassed 1 million new confirmed coronavirus cases since the start of November. The tally of cases in just 10 days shows the reach of the virus amid a strong fall surge. Continue reading