Vermont reports 72 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (VTDigger)
2020 Pacific typhoon season Typhoon Vamco makes landfall in Luzon in the Philippines and causes flooding in Metro Manila killing at least seven people. In Marikina alone, around 40,000 homes were fully or partially submerged. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces new restrictions that will suspend indoor group fitness programs, team sports, group performance activities, limit the number of people who attend weddings and funeral services to 50 and reduce operating hours for restaurants, bars and pubs in the areas that are under enhanced status from tomorrow until November 27. It comes after Alberta reports a record 860 cases. (The Globe and Mail)
COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia British Columbia reports a record 1,130 new cases in the last two days. This number includes 536 on Wednesday and 594 on Thursday. In addition, there are a record 155 people that have been hospitalized because of the virus. (Global News)
COVID-19 pandemic in California California surpasses one million cases of COVID-19, becoming the second state after Texas to reach that milestone. (KABC-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Croatia Croatia reports 3,082 new cases over the past 24 hours, a new single-day record, raising the total number of cases to 75,922. (Total Croatia News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi Delhi reports a record 8,593 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the capital to 459,975. (The Hindu)
COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Greece reports 3,316 new cases and 50 deaths over the past 24 hours, a new single-day record for both cases and deaths since the pandemic began, taking the nationwide totals to 66,637 cases and 959 deaths. (The National Herald)
COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issues a new stay-at-home advisory that asks people to leave the house only for work, school or other essential reasons. It is scheduled to take effect for 30 days beginning at 6:00 a.m. CST on November 16. (WMAQ-TV) Illinois reports 12,702 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (Chicago Sun-Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi Delhi reports a record 8,593 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the capital to 459,975. (The Hindu)
COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy reports 636 new deaths, the highest single-day total since April 6, which brings the nationwide death toll to 43,559. (ANSA)
COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan reports 6,940 new cases, a new single-day record, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 236,225. (Detroit Free Press)
COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota reports 7,228 new cases, a new single-day record, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 201,795. (Star Tribune)
COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco Morocco reports 6,195 new cases, a new single-day record since the beginning of the pandemic, taking the nationwide total to 276,821 cases. (Morocco World News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports a record 1,575 new cases in the last 24 hours, raising its seven-day average to 1,299 cases and the cumulative cases in the province to 89,784. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan reports 1,808 new infections in the last 24 hours, the highest since July 30, raising its nationwide total to 349,992 cases, according to data from the National Command and Operation Centre. (The Nation)
COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports a record 439 new fatalities in the past 24 hours, raising the nationwide death toll to 32,032. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom reports 33,470 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began, taking the nationwide total to 1.29 million cases. (Sky News)
COVID-19 pandemic on cruise ships In a first cruise since March, five passengers aboard the SeaDream I cruise ship have tested positive for COVID-19. (CNN)
Greece reports 3,316 new cases and 50 deaths over the past 24 hours, a new single-day record for both cases and deaths since the pandemic began, taking the nationwide totals to 66,637 cases and 959 deaths. (The National Herald)
Illinois reports 12,702 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (Chicago Sun-Times)
Morocco reports 6,195 new cases, a new single-day record since the beginning of the pandemic, taking the nationwide total to 276,821 cases. (Morocco World News)
The United Kingdom reports 33,470 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began, taking the nationwide total to 1.29 million cases. (Sky News)
Typhoon Vamco makes landfall in Luzon in the Philippines and causes flooding in Metro Manila killing at least seven people. In Marikina alone, around 40,000 homes were fully or partially submerged. (Reuters)
2020 Pacific typhoon season The death toll from the landfall of Typhoon Vamco in the Philippines rises to 53, according to the national police, with at least 22 still missing. The provinces of Cagayan and Isabela in northern Luzon are the most affected, mainly caused by floodwaters from the Magat Dam. (Xinhua)
COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia British Columbia reports a record of 617 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing its total number of cases to 20,985. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia British Columbia reports a record of 617 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing its total number of cases to 20,985. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi Delhi reports 104 new fatalities on Thursday, the highest single-day figure since the beginning of the pandemic, bringing the overall death toll to 7,332. (The New Indian Express)
COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The number of new confirmed cases in Germany surges to a record 23,542 cases over the past 24 hours, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute. (Zeit Online)
COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois Illinois registers 15,415 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record, breaking a national record that was previously set by Florida on July 12, when that state reported 15,299 cases. (WBBM-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi Delhi reports 104 new fatalities on Thursday, the highest single-day figure since the beginning of the pandemic, bringing the overall death toll to 7,332. (The New Indian Express)
COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Maryland reports 1,869 new cases, a new single-day record. (The Baltimore Sun)
COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan reports 8,516 new cases, a new single-day record. (WDIV-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Nevada Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak tests positive for COVID-19. He says he is symptom-free but will quarantine at his home for ten days. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York reports more than 5,000 new cases for the first time since April, when the state registers 5,401 cases. The positivity rate also reaches 2.65 percent. (The Hill)
COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon Oregon Governor Kate Brown announces a statewide two-week "freeze" starting November 18, which will limit restaurants and bars to take-out only and close gyms, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities. (OPB)
COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Portugal surpasses 200,000 cumulative cases of COVID-19. (DGS)
COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports a record 21,983 new cases in the past 24 hours, pushing the nationwide total since the start of the pandemic to 1.88 million cases. (The Moscow Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea begins to fine people and operators who fail to wear masks in public. Under the new rules, people caught without masks in public venues face fines of up to 100,000 won (US$90), while the operators of those places face fines of up to three million won (US$2,700). (The Japan Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland; COVID-19 vaccine Switzerland begins reviews of Moderna's potential vaccine candidate. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine The number of new confirmed cases in Ukraine surges to a record of 11,787 cases, pushing the nationwide total since the start of the pandemic to 512,652 cases. (Kyiv Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin Wisconsin reports 7,777 new cases, a new single-day record. The state also surpasses 300,000 total confirmed cases. (WBAY-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic on cruise ships Seven passengers on SeaDream Yacht Club's SeaDream I cruise ship test positive for COVID-19, forcing the cruise line to cancel the remainder of the sailing and return the ship to a port in Barbados. (CNN)
Delhi reports 104 new fatalities on Thursday, the highest single-day figure since the beginning of the pandemic, bringing the overall death toll to 7,332. (The New Indian Express)
Indonesia reports a record 5,444 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 457,735 cases. Central Java reports the highest number of new cases, with 1,362 new cases. (detikHealth)
Russia reports a record 21,983 new cases in the past 24 hours, pushing the nationwide total since the start of the pandemic to 1.88 million cases. (The Moscow Times)
The death toll from the landfall of Typhoon Vamco in the Philippines rises to 53, according to the national police, with at least 22 still missing. The provinces of Cagayan and Isabela in northern Luzon are the most affected, mainly caused by floodwaters from the Magat Dam. (Xinhua)
The number of new confirmed cases in Ukraine surges to a record of 11,787 cases, pushing the nationwide total since the start of the pandemic to 512,652 cases. (Kyiv Post)
Alberta reports 1,026 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports 1,026 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Austria Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announces a two-week national lockdown effective November 17. All schools, non-essential services and shops will be closed, and people will be told not to meet anyone from outside their household as the number of cases continues to rise. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan reports 1,731 new confirmed cases, a new record for the third consecutive day, as many prefectures such as Osaka and Chiba report record numbers of daily cases. (Kyodo News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Manitoba Manitoba reports a record 15 new fatalities, including 11 deaths that are linked to Maples Long Term Care Home in Winnipeg, bringing the death toll to 152. (CKY-DT)
COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Mexico surpasses one million cases of COVID-19. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota reports 8,703 new cases, a new single-day record as seven-day positivity rate reaches 15 percent. (Minnesota Public Radio)
COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey New Jersey reports a new single-day record of 4,395 new cases, surpassing the previous record set in April during the first wave of the pandemic. (NJ.com)
COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota North Dakota reports 2,278 new cases, a new single day record. (KVLY-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports a new single-day record of 1,581 cases, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 92,761. (Global News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Poland Poland surpasses 10,000 deaths from COVID-19 after a record 548 new deaths are reported in the last 24 hours. (RMF 24)
COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec Quebec reports a new single-day record of 1,448 cases, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 122,634. (Montreal Gazette)
COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports a record 22,702 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total since the start of the pandemic to 1.9 million cases. (The Moscow Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan reports a new single-day record of 308 cases, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 1,691. (CKCK-DT)
COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports 205 new confirmed cases, exceeding 200 for the first time since September, according to data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. (Yonhap News Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Ukraine reports a record 12,524 new confirmed cases, bringing the nationwide total since the start of the pandemic to 525,176 cases. (Kyiv Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in Washington Washington state reports 2,323 new cases in the past 24 hours, a single-day record since the start of the pandemic. (KOMO-TV)
New Jersey reports a new single-day record of 4,395 new cases, surpassing the previous record set in April during the first wave of the pandemic. (NJ.com)
Russia reports a record 22,702 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total since the start of the pandemic to 1.9 million cases. (The Moscow Times)
South Korea reports 205 new confirmed cases, exceeding 200 for the first time since September, according to data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. (Yonhap News Agency)
Ukraine reports a record 12,524 new confirmed cases, bringing the nationwide total since the start of the pandemic to 525,176 cases. (Kyiv Post)
Washington state reports 2,323 new cases in the past 24 hours, a single-day record since the start of the pandemic. (KOMO-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Manitoba Manitoba reports a record 494 new confirmed cases, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 10,947. (CBC) Canada surpasses 300,000 cases of COVID-19. (CTV News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports 12,543 new infections of COVID-19, a new record, as well as 459 fatalities, bringing the death toll of the worst-hit country in the Middle East to 41,493. (Al Arabiya)
COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Italy A lockdown is imposed in the Italian regions of Campania and Tuscany, bringing the number of regions in lockdown in the country to six. Nine more regions are under strict restrictions. (Il Messaggero)
COVID-19 pandemic in Kentucky Kentucky reports 3,303 new cases, a new single-day record. (WDRB-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Manitoba Manitoba reports a record 494 new confirmed cases, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 10,947. (CBC)
