The Walt Disney Company announces that it plans to lay off 32,000 employees by the end of March 2021, as the pandemic continues to impact its theme parks and resorts. (CNN)
Turkey reports a record 174 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 13,014. The country also reports 29,132 cases, including 6,876 symptomatic cases, also a new record since the pandemic began when asymptomatic figures are included. (Reuters)
Belgium reports an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N5 bird flu on a poultry farm in Menen. The outbreak killed 600 birds and led the authorities to cull another 151,000 birds. (Reuters)
China's Agriculture Ministry reports an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N8 bird flu in wild swans in Shanxi province. Two swans have been killed by the disease in Pinglu County while two others appear to be infected. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,855 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (CBC) Nationwide, a record 5,963 new cases are reported in Canada, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 358,741. (Global News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany surpasses one million total cases of COVID-19. (Süddeutsche Zeitung)
COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports a record 5,828 new cases and 169 new deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 522,581 and the nationwide death toll to 16,521. (detikHealth)
COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota reports a new daily record of 101 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the state's death toll to 3,476. (WCCO-TV)
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 Ontario Ontario reports 1,855 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports a new single-day record of 27,543 cases, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2.21 million. (The Moscow Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand, COVID-19 vaccine Thailand signs an advance agreement with AstraZeneca to obtain 26 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines. (Bangkok Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, COVID-19 vaccine The Philippines signs its first supply deal for a COVID-19 vaccine with AstraZeneca to obtain 2.6 million doses of vaccines for more than one million people, covering a percent of its population. (Reuters via CNA)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces that beginning December 1, the country will move to Level 3 restrictions with some modifications. Hotels, places of worship, gyms, and museums with protective measures will be allowed to reopen beginning on Tuesday, followed by restaurants and gastropubs on December 4. (The Irish Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey Turkey reports a record 177 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 13,191. The country also reports 29,845 cases, including 6,592 symptomatic cases, a new record since the pandemic began when asymptomatic figures are included. (Arab News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Ukraine reports a new single-day record of 16,218 cases, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 693,407. (Kyiv Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin Wisconsin reports 1,300 cases, the lowest daily total in the state since October 12. (WGBA-TV)
Indonesia reports a record 5,828 new cases and 169 new deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 522,581 and the nationwide death toll to 16,521. (detikHealth)
Ontario reports 1,855 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (CBC)
Turkey reports a record 177 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 13,191. The country also reports 29,845 cases, including 6,592 symptomatic cases, a new record since the pandemic began when asymptomatic figures are included. (Arab News)
2020 H5N8 outbreak South Korea's Agriculture Ministry reports the first case of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza among domestic poultry at a duck farm in the city of Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province. (The Korea Times)
Avian influenza 2020 H5N8 outbreak South Korea's Agriculture Ministry reports the first case of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza among domestic poultry at a duck farm in the city of Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province. (The Korea Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports 1,731 cases, a new single-day record. (Edmonton Journal)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan reports 2,684 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the beginning of the outbreak. (Nippon.com) COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar Myanmar extends their restrictions for another 15 days until December 15, according to an announcement made by de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the country. The current restrictions are due to end on November 30. (Bloomberg)
COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus Belarus reports 1,691 cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record, bringing the total number of cases to 133,324. (Xinhua News Agency)
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 France Hairdressers and other non-essential shops in France reopen for the first time since October after the country eases its second nationwide lockdown. (The Guardian)
COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Greece reports a record 121 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 2,223. (Ekathimerini)
COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary surpasses 200,000 total cases of COVID-19. In addition, a record of 152 new deaths in the last 24 hours is also reported. (Hungary Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan reports 2,684 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the beginning of the outbreak. (Nippon.com)
COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Mexico reports 12,081 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (The Yucatan Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan surpasses 9,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19. (MLive.com)
COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar Myanmar extends their restrictions for another 15 days until December 15, according to an announcement made by de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the country. The current restrictions are due to end on November 30. (Bloomberg)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio Ohio surpasses 400,000 cases of COVID-19. (WCMH-TV)
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 Quebec Quebec reports a new single-day record of 1,480 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the province to 139,643. The province also surpasses 7,000 total deaths from COVID-19. (CFCF-DT)
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 Turkey Turkey reports a record 182 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 13,373. The country also reports 30,103 new cases, including asymptomatic cases, a new record since the pandemic after asymptomatic cases are included. (Swiss Info)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Ukraine surpasses 700,000 total cases of COVID-19 after a record 16,294 new cases are reported in the past 24 hours. (Kyiv Post)
Japan reports 2,684 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the beginning of the outbreak. (Nippon.com)
Mexico reports 12,081 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (The Yucatan Times)
The city of Nuoro, on the island of Sardinia, Italy, is affected by flooding and subsequent mudflows caused by heavy rains, killing at least three people. (BBC News)
Turkey reports a record 182 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 13,373. The country also reports 30,103 new cases, including asymptomatic cases, a new record since the pandemic after asymptomatic cases are included. (Swiss Info)
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 Hungary Hungary reports a record 156 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 4,672. The country also reports a record 6,819 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 211,527. (Hungary Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports a record 6,267 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 534,266. Central Java reports the most cases of any province with 2,036 new cases. (detikNews)
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 Turkey Turkey reports a record 185 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 13,558. Meanwhile, the total number of recoveries surpasses 400,000. (Daily Sabah)
The number of new confirmed cases in Hong Kong reaches a nearly four-month high of 115 cases. The city now has 6,239 total confirmed cases since the pandemic began. (CNA)
2020 H5N8 outbreak South Korea reports an outbreak of pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza at a farm in Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province, killing over 19,000 ducks. (Reuters)
Alberta reports 1,733 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports 1,733 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victoria reports its first death in more than a month after a woman in her 70s who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 in September dies from complications. (9 News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil COVID-19 pandemic in São Paulo (state) The state of São Paulo imposes stricter social distancing measures with restrictions on opening hours and capacity limits for bars, restaurants and shopping malls as it attempts to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports 1,733 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Greece, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority extends the travel restrictions until December 7 for domestic flights and December 14 for international flights in an attempt to reduce the second wave of the pandemic. (Ekathimerini)
COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois Illinois reports 6,190 cases, the lowest in the state since October 28. (WBBM-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Tokyo reports a monthly record of 9,857 cases in November, surpassing the previous record set in August. (Kyodo News)
COVID-19 pandemic in São Paulo (state) The state of São Paulo imposes stricter social distancing measures with restrictions on opening hours and capacity limits for bars, restaurants and shopping malls as it attempts to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Reuters)
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 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 Vietnam Vietnam reports its first locally transmitted case in 89 days. (The Sydney Morning Herald)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prisons, COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka Officials say eight inmates were killed and 52 others injured after guards opened fire during a prison riot on Sunday in Mahara, Sri Lanka. The unrest was sparked by a surge of COVID-19 infections in Sri Lankan prisons. (AP)
South Korea reports an outbreak of pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza at a farm in Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province, killing over 19,000 ducks. (Reuters)
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority extends the travel restrictions until December 7 for domestic flights and December 14 for international flights in an attempt to reduce the second wave of the pandemic. (Ekathimerini)
COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto Toronto reports 761 cases, a new single-day record in the city. (Toronto Star) COVID-19 pandemic in Yukon Yukon officials announce a mask mandate and urge people to stay at home amid an increase in cases. (CBC)
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 Indonesia Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan tests positive for COVID-19, a day after vice-governor Ahmad Riza Patria tests positive. (The Straits Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves issues a mask mandate for 13 additional counties in the state in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (AP)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto Toronto reports 761 cases, a new single-day record in the city. (Toronto Star)
COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon Oregon reports 24 new deaths in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (KEZI-TV)
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)
COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto Toronto reports 761 cases, a new single-day record in the city. (Toronto Star)
COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey Turkey reports a record 190 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the national death toll to 13,936. (Anadolu Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in Yukon Yukon officials announce a mask mandate and urge people to stay at home amid an increase in cases. (CBC)
