World leaders at the G20 summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, close the summit with calls for a coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic and support for vaccinations for everyone. (The Washington Post) (Reuters)
California reports 20,654 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (San Francisco Chronicle)
COVID-19 pandemic in California California reports 20,654 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (San Francisco Chronicle)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California California reports 20,654 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (San Francisco Chronicle) COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio Ohio reports a new single-day record of 11,885 new cases. This number is likely inflated because of a two-day backlog from multiple labs. (The Columbus Dispatch) COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Maryland is expected to send state troopers to enforce restrictions in the state for Thanksgiving. (WRC-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas reports a record 13,998 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to more than 1.1 million. (Austin Statesman)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas reports a record 13,998 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to more than 1.1 million. (Austin Statesman) COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Montgomery County tightens their mask mandate and restricts indoor gatherings in response to an increase in cases. (The Hill) COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon Oregon reports 21 new deaths, a new daily record since the pandemic began. (The Oregonian)
COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas reports 14,648 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the beginning of the pandemic. (KTVT)
Texas reports 14,648 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the beginning of the pandemic. (KTVT)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York reports 8,176 new cases, according to a statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo. It is the state's highest single-day total since April 24 when more than 10,000 cases were reported. (WABC-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon Oregon reports a new single-day record of 1,669 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 72,506. (The Oregonian) COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan surpasses 9,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19. (MLive.com) COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado Governor Jared Polis and his husband Marlon Reis test positive for COVID-19 and enter quarantine at their home. (KUSA-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio Ohio surpasses 400,000 cases of COVID-19. (WCMH-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in California The number of patients that hospitalized for COVID-19 in California reaches a record high of 7,415. (Los Angeles Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that public elementary schools will resume in-person classes tomorrow and will require students to have testing consent forms in order to return. Additionally, District 75 schools that cater to students with disabilities will reopen on December 10. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Tennessee Tennessee reports a record 7,975 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total of confirmed and probable case to 374,793. (WKRN-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois Illinois reports 6,190 cases, the lowest in the state since October 28. (WBBM-TV) Scott Atlas announces that he will resign from the White House Coronavirus Task Force. (The Washington Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida surpasses one million cases, becoming the third state to do so after California and Texas. (Newsweek)
COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas reports 15,182 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (The Dallas Morning News)
Texas reports 15,182 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (The Dallas Morning News)
COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles issues a safer-at-home order as an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. (Los Angeles Times)
Unusually high rain fall causes flooding and landslides in Haines, Alaska, United States. Numerous homes are destroyed, and six people are missing. (KTOO-TV) (CNN)
2020 California wildfires A wildfire breaks out in Orange County, California, U.S., and spreads to over 2,000 acres, prompting evacuations. (Los Angeles Times)
A wildfire breaks out in Orange County, California, U.S., and spreads to over 2,000 acres, prompting evacuations. (Los Angeles Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in California California Governor Gavin Newsom introduces a regional stay-at-home order that requires the closure of bars, wineries, hair salons, and barbershops for three weeks in regions where ICU capacity falls below 15% and also restricts non-essential travel in those regions. The order divides the state into five regions. (CBS News)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States records 227,885 new cases of COVID-19, breaking a record set the previous day. (The Associated Press via WEYI-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Canada Canada exceeds 400,000 cases of COVID-19. (Global News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States records 227,885 new cases of COVID-19, breaking a record set the previous day. (The Associated Press via WEYI-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in California The California Department of Public Health issues a stay-at-home order for the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California as part of an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The order will take effect tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. (The Washington Post) (ABC News)
The California Department of Public Health issues a stay-at-home order for the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California as part of an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The order will take effect tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. (The Washington Post) (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta imposes tough new restrictions in a bid to curb soaring COVID-19 infections including the closure of all casinos and gyms, banning dine-in service at restaurants and bars, imposing a mandatory provincewide mask requirement, banning all outdoor and indoor social gatherings, and imposing mandatory work-from-home measures. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan After nearly 30 members and staffers of the Michigan House of Representatives test positive for COVID-19, scheduled voting sessions for December 9 and 10 were cancelled. (Yahoo! News), (WXYZ-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announces that the state has extended their mask mandate and limits on gatherings until January 18. (WCCO-TV) TV personality Ellen DeGeneres announces that she has contracted COVID-19. Her contraction of the virus prompts production of her show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, to be halted until January 2021. (NBC News)
European Union response to the COVID-19 pandemic The European Council agrees on a compromise deal to unlock €1.8 trillion for the budget of the European Union and for the Next Generation EU recovery plan. (The New York Times)
California reports 35,468 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. It also reports a record number of hospitalized patients: 2,013, and record number of 2,669 intensive care patients. (KABC-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in California California reports 35,468 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. It also reports a record number of hospitalized patients: 2,013, and record number of 2,669 intensive care patients. (KABC-TV)
Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania John E. Jones III, a federal judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, announces that he has rejected a bid to temporarily block Governor Tom Wolf's statewide mask mandate and contact tracking system. (The Patriot-News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida surpasses 20,000 deaths from COVID-19. (Orlando Sentinel)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan reports 11 deaths, a new single-day record since the start of the pandemic. (Regina Leader-Post) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida surpasses 20,000 deaths from COVID-19. (Orlando Sentinel) The U.S. surpasses 16 million cases of COVID-19. (USA Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida surpasses 20,000 deaths from COVID-19. (Orlando Sentinel) The U.S. surpasses 16 million cases of COVID-19. (USA Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in West Virginia Governor Jim Justice becomes one of the first elected officials to receive the vaccine. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Two magnitude 4.0 earthquakes occur in Northern California at around 6:55–7:00 a.m. PST and are felt from San Jose to as far north as San Francisco. There are no reported injuries or deaths. (San Jose Mercury News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil surpasses seven million total cases of COVID-19, becoming the third country to do so after India and the United States. (The Jerusalem Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in California California reports a record 53,711 new cases and 293 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 1,671,081 cases and death toll to 21,481. (KABC-TV)
California reports 52,281 new cases and 379 deaths in the past 24 hours, both a new single-day record for the state and nationwide since the beginning of the pandemic. (KABC-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in California California reports 52,281 new cases and 379 deaths in the past 24 hours, both a new single-day record for the state and nationwide since the beginning of the pandemic. (KABC-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas reports a new single-day record of 16,864 cases, bringing the totals to 1,371,223 confirmed cases and 167,966 probable cases. (KEYE-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York reports a record 12,697 new cases in the past 24 hours, surpassing the previous record set in April. (Bloomberg)
Islamic Defenders Front, Islam in Indonesia Supporters of the controversial Indonesian Islamic cleric Muhammad Rizieq Shihab clash with police during a demonstration in Jakarta, demanding immediate release of Shihab from police detention. Shihab was arrested last weekend for violations of health protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic after large gatherings occurred to celebrate his return to the country from self-exile in Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)
Supporters of the controversial Indonesian Islamic cleric Muhammad Rizieq Shihab clash with police during a demonstration in Jakarta, demanding immediate release of Shihab from police detention. Shihab was arrested last weekend for violations of health protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic after large gatherings occurred to celebrate his return to the country from self-exile in Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in India India surpasses ten million total cases of COVID-19, becoming the second country after the United States to reach that number. (The Times of India) (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey The National Hockey League announces its truncated 2020–21 season will begin on January 13 and run for 56 games per team, ending on May 8. (WEYI-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey Amazon announces that they will close the Robbinsville Township facility, also known as the PNE5, after several workers tested positive for COVID-19. (CNBC) COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The United States begins shipping the COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna. (Wall Street Journal)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports COVID-19 pandemic in North America, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey The National Hockey League announces its truncated 2020–21 season will begin on January 13 and run for 56 games per team, ending on May 8. (WEYI-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that British Airways will require passengers to test negative for COVID-19 before arriving at the John F. Kennedy International Airport due to the new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 in the United Kingdom. (WNBC-TV) Delta Air Lines announces that it would require passengers travelling from New York to the United Kingdom to get a COVID-19 test prior to departure. (U.S. News and World Report)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that British Airways will require passengers to test negative for COVID-19 before arriving at the John F. Kennedy International Airport due to the new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 in the United Kingdom. (WNBC-TV) Delta Air Lines announces that it would require passengers travelling from New York to the United Kingdom to get a COVID-19 test prior to departure. (U.S. News and World Report)
COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state), Variant of Concern 202012/01 Governor Jay Inslee imposes a 14-day quarantine for travelers from South Africa and the United Kingdom in an effort to prevent the spread of a mutant variant of SARS-CoV-2 in those countries. (The Seattle Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state), Variant of Concern 202012/01 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo orders hospitals in the state to begin testing for the new SARS-CoV-2 variant from the United Kingdom. (WNBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Peru Peru surpasses one million cases of COVID-19, becoming the fifth Latin American country to surpass the milestone after Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico. (AP)
Overall deaths in the U.S. for this year are projected to surpass three million mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thus making 2020 the deadliest year in U.S. history. The numbers also represent an approximate 15 percent increase compared to the previous year, which is the largest single-year percentage increase since 1918. (AP)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Mayor Bill de Blasio orders people traveling from the United Kingdom to quarantine or face fines due to the discovery of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. (CBS News)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 1 million Americans have received the vaccines. (Politico)
COVID-19 pandemic in California California surpasses two million cases of COVID-19, becoming the first U.S. state to do so. (CBS News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico, COVID-19 vaccine Mexico begins vaccinations with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. An intensive care unit nurse in Mexico City becomes the first person in the country to receive the vaccine. (The Washington Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia surpasses three million cases of COVID-19, becoming the fourth country to do so after the United States, India, and Brazil. (Arab News) (Mint)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues guidelines stating that people with underlying health conditions can receive the vaccine. (The Hill) One out of every 1,000 Americans have died from COVID-19, according to a comparison of census and death toll estimates. (CNN)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports, 2020 NFL season The Cleveland Browns announce that they will close their facility and delay their flight to New Jersey for an upcoming matchup with the New York Jets after a player on the team tested positive for COVID-19. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa South Africa surpasses one million cases of COVID-19, becoming the first African country to reach this milestone. (Voice of America)
COVID-19 pandemic in California California extends a regional stay-at-home order in Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley due to rise of hospitalizations in the state. (NBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Colorado reports the United States' first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom. The patient is a man in his 20s who is in isolation in Elbert County and has no travel history. (The Washington Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports a record 40 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 859. (Al Jazeera) United States Forces Korea begins a vaccination programme against COVID-19 using the Moderna vaccine. Healthcare providers and first responders are among those who will initially receive the vaccine. (Stars and Stripes)
United States Forces Korea begins a vaccination programme against COVID-19 using the Moderna vaccine. Healthcare providers and first responders are among those who will initially receive the vaccine. (Stars and Stripes)
COVID-19 pandemic in Alabama Outgoing U.S. Senator Doug Jones of Alabama announces he will quarantine at his home after his wife tests positive for COVID-19. (AL.com)
COVID-19 pandemic in California California reports its first case of a more contagious variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom in a patient from Southern California. (ABC News) California reports a record 442 deaths on Tuesday, bringing the statewide death toll to 24,987. (The Hill) Los Angeles County surpasses 10,000 deaths from COVID-19 and is averaging 150 daily deaths. (KABC-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina approves a vaccine made by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca for use in the country, becoming the second country after the UK to approve this vaccine. (France 24) COVID-19 pandemic in Bolivia Bolivia signs a deal with Russia's Russian Direct Investment Fund to secure 2.6 million Sputnik V vaccines. (Sputnik V)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Florida confirms its first new case of the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that originated in the United Kingdom. The individual is a Martin County man with no history of travel. (The Hill)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Florida confirms its first new case of the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that originated in the United Kingdom. The individual is a Martin County man with no history of travel. (The Hill)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin, Grafton vaccine incident A Wisconsin pharmacist is arrested after destroying 500 doses of Moderna's vaccine. (NPR)
