Malaysia reports 10 deaths from COVID-19, making it the deadliest day since the beginning of the outbreak. (The Edge Markets)
Authorities in Sri Lanka close at least two fishery harbours and many stalls after 609 COVID-19 cases are linked to the country's main fish market. (Deccan Herald)
COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria Sofia's mayor Yordanka Fandakova announces that it will close nightclubs and discos tomorrow for two weeks in an attempt to contain the spread of COVID-19. She also urges universities to switch to online education and appeals to businesses to have as many employees work from home as possible. (BNR)
COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka Authorities in Sri Lanka close at least two fishery harbours and many stalls after 609 COVID-19 cases are linked to the country's main fish market. (Deccan Herald)
Sofia's mayor Yordanka Fandakova announces that it will close nightclubs and discos tomorrow for two weeks in an attempt to contain the spread of COVID-19. She also urges universities to switch to online education and appeals to businesses to have as many employees work from home as possible. (BNR)
COVID-19 pandemic in India Reserve Bank of India's Governor Shaktikanta Das tested positive for COVID-19. (The Hindu)
Reserve Bank of India's Governor Shaktikanta Das tested positive for COVID-19. (The Hindu)
COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey Newark Mayor Ras Baraka imposes a curfew on non-essential businesses in the city at 8 p.m. ET except grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations as COVID-19 cases in New Jersey continue to increase. (WPIX 11)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey Newark Mayor Ras Baraka imposes a curfew on non-essential businesses in the city at 8 p.m. ET except grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations as COVID-19 cases in New Jersey continue to increase. (WPIX 11)
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka imposes a curfew on non-essential businesses in the city at 8 p.m. ET except grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations as COVID-19 cases in New Jersey continue to increase. (WPIX 11)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India India surpasses eight million cases of COVID-19, becoming the second country to pass the milestone after the United States. (Times of India) COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports a record 8,293 new cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide total to 596,841 cases. (Bloomberg) COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan surpasses 100,000 cases of COVID-19. (Kyodo News) COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia surpasses 30,000 cases of COVID-19. (The Edge Markets)
COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia surpasses 30,000 cases of COVID-19. (The Edge Markets)
Malaysia surpasses 30,000 cases of COVID-19. (The Edge Markets)
COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announces new restrictions for the state, including a stay-at-home order, curfew for businesses, reduction of indoor gatherings, and a tighter mask mandate. The restrictions will take effect on November 6. (WBZ-TV) (The Boston Globe)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announces new restrictions for the state, including a stay-at-home order, curfew for businesses, reduction of indoor gatherings, and a tighter mask mandate. The restrictions will take effect on November 6. (WBZ-TV) (The Boston Globe) COVID-19 pandemic in Indiana The first round of Indiana National Guard troops are expected to arrive at nursing homes in the state. The move was announced by Governor Eric Holcomb during a press conference in Indianapolis on October 28. (The Chicago Tribune)
Governor Charlie Baker announces new restrictions for the state, including a stay-at-home order, curfew for businesses, reduction of indoor gatherings, and a tighter mask mandate. The restrictions will take effect on November 6. (WBZ-TV) (The Boston Globe)
Australia–China relations China is threatening to impose bans on up to $6 billion of key Australian exports such as wine, copper, barley, coal, sugar, timber and lobster beginning Friday, straining trade relations between the two countries. (Australian Financial Review)
China is threatening to impose bans on up to $6 billion of key Australian exports such as wine, copper, barley, coal, sugar, timber and lobster beginning Friday, straining trade relations between the two countries. (Australian Financial Review)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Economy of Australia The Reserve Bank of Australia slashes its official cash rate to a historic low 0.1%, in an attempt to boost spending in the economy and address the high rate of unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also expected that the cash rate will not go up for at least another three years. (The Guardian)
Economy of Australia The Reserve Bank of Australia slashes its official cash rate to a historic low 0.1%, in an attempt to boost spending in the economy and address the high rate of unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also expected that the cash rate will not go up for at least another three years. (The Guardian)
The Reserve Bank of Australia slashes its official cash rate to a historic low 0.1%, in an attempt to boost spending in the economy and address the high rate of unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also expected that the cash rate will not go up for at least another three years. (The Guardian)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia falls into a recession for the first time since the 1997–98 Asian financial crisis after its economy contracts 3.49% in the third quarter. (The Jakarta Post)
Indonesia falls into a recession for the first time since the 1997–98 Asian financial crisis after its economy contracts 3.49% in the third quarter. (The Jakarta Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado Denver is expected to implement a curfew for residents and nonexempt businesses as an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. (The Denver Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in Romania Romania imposes a nationwide nighttime curfew and closes all schools for 30 days beginning November 9 after the number of daily infections surges over the past two weeks. All shops will close by 9:00 p.m. and people will have to stay home from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. local time. It also widens the compulsory use of face masks to all outdoor spaces across the country and orders all indoor farm produce markets to close. (The Times of India)
Denver is expected to implement a curfew for residents and nonexempt businesses as an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. (The Denver Post)
Romania imposes a nationwide nighttime curfew and closes all schools for 30 days beginning November 9 after the number of daily infections surges over the past two weeks. All shops will close by 9:00 p.m. and people will have to stay home from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. local time. It also widens the compulsory use of face masks to all outdoor spaces across the country and orders all indoor farm produce markets to close. (The Times of India)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average opens at an all-time record high – a 1,500-point surge in reaction to Pfizer's results in testing its COVID-19 vaccine. (Fox Business)
COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran imposes new restrictions that order restaurants and non-essential businesses in Tehran to close at 6:00 p.m. local time for the next month, in order to curb the worsening spread of COVID-19 that threatens to overwhelm hospitals. (Hindustan Times)
Iran imposes new restrictions that order restaurants and non-essential businesses in Tehran to close at 6:00 p.m. local time for the next month, in order to curb the worsening spread of COVID-19 that threatens to overwhelm hospitals. (Hindustan Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio Ohio Governor Mike DeWine reinstates a statewide mask mandate with penalties for businesses. He also says that the state might close restaurants, bars, and fitness centers if cases continue to increase. (WDTN) (Cleveland.com)
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine reinstates a statewide mask mandate with penalties for businesses. He also says that the state might close restaurants, bars, and fitness centers if cases continue to increase. (WDTN) (Cleveland.com)
COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issues a statewide face mask mandate and impose several business restrictions in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. The new executive order will take effect tomorrow. (ABC News)
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issues a statewide face mask mandate and impose several business restrictions in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. The new executive order will take effect tomorrow. (ABC News)
After several days of record highs for new cases, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issues an order closing several types of business and services, including high schools and universities, for three weeks, effective November 18. (WJBK-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China The municipal health commission in Jinan finds coronavirus on imported beef and tripe from Brazil, New Zealand, and Bolivia, as well as on packaging for these products, as China ramps up testing on imports of frozen foods. (Business Standard)
COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan After several days of record highs for new cases, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issues an order closing several types of business and services, including high schools and universities, for three weeks, effective November 18. (WJBK-TV)
Fifteen Asia-Pacific nations sign the world's largest free-trade agreement in Vietnam. It replaces the Trans-Pacific Partnership, from which the administration of Donald Trump withdrew the United States in early 2017. (DW) (Financial Times)
The municipal health commission in Jinan finds coronavirus on imported beef and tripe from Brazil, New Zealand, and Bolivia, as well as on packaging for these products, as China ramps up testing on imports of frozen foods. (Business Standard)
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Patterson announces that Nunavut will close all non-essential services, businesses and organizations, as well as schools and daycare centres for two weeks beginning November 18, due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the territory. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports a record 91 new fatalities in the last 24 hours. (Airdrie Today) COVID-19 pandemic in Nunavut Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Patterson announces that Nunavut will close all non-essential services, businesses and organizations, as well as schools and daycare centres for two weeks beginning November 18, due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the territory. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in New Mexico New Mexico begins its two-week lockdown announced by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on November 13 in an attempt to curb COVID-19 infections. Under the latest public health order, people are being asked to stay at home, and only essential businesses will remain open. (KOB-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Nunavut Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Patterson announces that Nunavut will close all non-essential services, businesses and organizations, as well as schools and daycare centres for two weeks beginning November 18, due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the territory. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia bans nearly all indoor gatherings, both public and private, between November 20 and January 1 as part of new restrictions in the wake of a spike in COVID-19 cases. In addition, high schools will be reverted to remote learning, restaurants will only be allowed to have takeaway or delivery, and businesses like movie theaters, arcades, and bowling alleys are ordered closed again. (NPR)
COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia bans nearly all indoor gatherings, both public and private, between November 20 and January 1 as part of new restrictions in the wake of a spike in COVID-19 cases. In addition, high schools will be reverted to remote learning, restaurants will only be allowed to have takeaway or delivery, and businesses like movie theaters, arcades, and bowling alleys are ordered closed again. (NPR)
New Mexico begins its two-week lockdown announced by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on November 13 in an attempt to curb COVID-19 infections. Under the latest public health order, people are being asked to stay at home, and only essential businesses will remain open. (KOB-TV)
Philadelphia bans nearly all indoor gatherings, both public and private, between November 20 and January 1 as part of new restrictions in the wake of a spike in COVID-19 cases. In addition, high schools will be reverted to remote learning, restaurants will only be allowed to have takeaway or delivery, and businesses like movie theaters, arcades, and bowling alleys are ordered closed again. (NPR)
COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japanese economy grew at annualized rate of 21.4% in July-September quarter after two consecutive quarters of contraction due to the pandemic, driven by rise of private spending and exports. (AP)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japanese economy grew at annualized rate of 21.4% in July-September quarter after two consecutive quarters of contraction due to the pandemic, driven by rise of private spending and exports. (AP)
Japanese economy grew at annualized rate of 21.4% in July-September quarter after two consecutive quarters of contraction due to the pandemic, driven by rise of private spending and exports. (AP)
COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia surpasses 50,000 total confirmed cases of COVID-19. (The Edge Markets MY)
COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota Governor Tim Walz imposes several new restrictions on businesses and indoor gatherings in response to a surge in new cases. It begins on November 20 and lasts for four weeks. (CBS News)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation Norwegian Air Shuttle files for bankruptcy protection in Ireland for two subsidiaries: Norwegian Air International and Arctic Aviation Assets as part of a restructuring of the business due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. (RFI)
Malaysia surpasses 50,000 total confirmed cases of COVID-19. (The Edge Markets MY)
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz imposes several new restrictions on businesses and indoor gatherings in response to a surge in new cases. It begins on November 20 and lasts for four weeks. (CBS News)
Norwegian Air Shuttle files for bankruptcy protection in Ireland for two subsidiaries: Norwegian Air International and Arctic Aviation Assets as part of a restructuring of the business due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. (RFI)
COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County reports 5,031 new cases, the highest single-day total since the pandemic began. (Los Angeles Times) Governor Gavin Newsom orders a curfew (limited stay-at-home order) for all 41 counties in the purple tier of the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening system; these counties include more than 90% of the state population. The order will be in effect from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. PST beginning November 21. (KABC-TV)
Governor Gavin Newsom orders a curfew (limited stay-at-home order) for all 41 counties in the purple tier of the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening system; these counties include more than 90% of the state population. The order will be in effect from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. PST beginning November 21. (KABC-TV)
A sealed copy of the 1990 Nintendo Entertainment System game Super Mario Bros. 3 sells for US$156,000 (equivalent to $194,072 in 2025), the most ever paid for a video game. It features rare alternate cover art with the word Bros. on the left instead of the center. (Fox Business)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario COVID-19 pandemic in the Regional Municipality of Peel, COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces that Toronto and the Peel Region will be placed in a "lockdown" tier, meaning that most non-essential businesses will be closed and non-essential retail stores and food establishments will be limited to takeout and curbside pick-up or delivery. These new measures will begin on November 23. (CFTO-DT) Ontario surpasses 100,000 total cases of COVID-19. (CP24)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Regional Municipality of Peel, COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces that Toronto and the Peel Region will be placed in a "lockdown" tier, meaning that most non-essential businesses will be closed and non-essential retail stores and food establishments will be limited to takeout and curbside pick-up or delivery. These new measures will begin on November 23. (CFTO-DT)
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces that Toronto and the Peel Region will be placed in a "lockdown" tier, meaning that most non-essential businesses will be closed and non-essential retail stores and food establishments will be limited to takeout and curbside pick-up or delivery. These new measures will begin on November 23. (CFTO-DT)
COVID-19 pandemic in Australia South Australia further eases restrictions imposed earlier in the week, ending a stay at home order but maintaining limits on public and private gatherings and quotas at businesses. (Newshub)
South Australia further eases restrictions imposed earlier in the week, ending a stay at home order but maintaining limits on public and private gatherings and quotas at businesses. (Newshub)
Victoria eases restrictions, allowing larger public and private gatherings, larger capacity quotas for businesses, and relaxing of the mask mandate so that masks will only be required in settings where social distancing is impractical. Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton states that he is confident there will be no community transmission in the state. (ABC Australia)
War in Afghanistan November 2020 Afghanistan attacks A roadside double bombing at a market in the city of Bamyan kills 17 people and wounds another 50. The Bamyan Province is considered one of the safest places in Afghanistan, and this marks the first time that such an attack has occurred there. (Tolo News)
A roadside double bombing at a market in the city of Bamyan kills 17 people and wounds another 50. The Bamyan Province is considered one of the safest places in Afghanistan, and this marks the first time that such an attack has occurred there. (Tolo News)
November 2020 Afghanistan attacks A roadside double bombing at a market in the city of Bamyan kills 17 people and wounds another 50. The Bamyan Province is considered one of the safest places in Afghanistan, and this marks the first time that such an attack has occurred there. (Tolo News)
2020 Japan Series The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks sweep the Yomiuri Giants to win the Japan Series. (AP)
COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia reports a single-day record of 2,348 recoveries, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 46,501. (The Edge Markets MY)
Malaysia reports a single-day record of 2,348 recoveries, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 46,501. (The Edge Markets MY)
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks sweep the Yomiuri Giants to win the Japan Series. (AP)
In India, the largest-ever general strike occurs, consisting of an estimated 250,000,000 people. (Business Insider)
Indian general strike of 2020 In India, the largest-ever general strike occurs, consisting of an estimated 250,000,000 people. (Business Insider)
COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County announces that it will issue a new safer-at-home order that restricts the capacity of businesses, closes playgrounds and cardrooms, and prohibits all public and private gatherings of individuals from different households except for religious services and protests. This order will begin November 30 and will expire on December 20. (CBS News)
