Nov
20
Michigan reports 9,779 new cases, a new one-day record.
Michigan reports 9,779 new cases, a new one-day record. (WDIV-TV)
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Nov
20
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu implements a new statewide mask mandate amid rise of cases in the state.
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu implements a new statewide mask mandate amid rise of cases in the state. (Patch.com)
Nov
20
Ohio reports a record 8,808 new cases, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 335,423.
Ohio reports a record 8,808 new cases, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 335,423. (WOIO-TV)
Nov
20
Palestine reports a record 1,472 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 81,294.
Palestine reports a record 1,472 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 81,294. (Al-Monitor)
Nov
20
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall announces an immediate easing of restrictions surrounding exercise, with further restrictions to be eased by the end of
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall announces an immediate easing of restrictions surrounding exercise, with further restrictions to be eased by the end of the week, blaming the state's brief hard lockdown on an infected individual who lied to contact tracers. (7 News)
Nov
20
The number of new confirmed cases in Germany reaches a record high of 23,648, according to the Robert Koch Institute, bringing the nationwide total to 879,564 c
The number of new confirmed cases in Germany reaches a record high of 23,648, according to the Robert Koch Institute, bringing the nationwide total to 879,564 cases. (RND)
Nov
20
The Portuguese Assembly of the Republic approves a 15-day extension of the state of emergency beginning November 24 in order to allow a continuation of measures
The Portuguese Assembly of the Republic approves a 15-day extension of the state of emergency beginning November 24 in order to allow a continuation of measures aimed to stop the spread of COVID-19. The current state of emergency will expire on November 23. (The Portugal News)
Nov
20
The Walt Disney World theme park in Orlando announces that they will bring back their Park Hopper ticket on January 1, 2021, with restrictions.
The Walt Disney World theme park in Orlando announces that they will bring back their Park Hopper ticket on January 1, 2021, with restrictions. (CNN)
Nov
20
Turkey reports a record 141 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 12,084.
Turkey reports a record 141 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 12,084. (Daily Sabah)
Nov
20
Ukraine reports a record 14,575 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 598,085.
Ukraine reports a record 14,575 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 598,085. (Kyiv Post)
Nov
20
Utah reports a record 4,588 new cases in the last 24 hours.
Utah reports a record 4,588 new cases in the last 24 hours. (KTVX-TV)
Nov
21
Chile surpasses 20,000 total deaths from COVID-19, including suspected and confirmed cases.
Chile surpasses 20,000 total deaths from COVID-19, including suspected and confirmed cases. (El Mostrador)
Nov
21
Iran imposes tougher restrictions in Tehran and other cities as the country battles a third wave of COVID-19.
Iran imposes tougher restrictions in Tehran and other cities as the country battles a third wave of COVID-19. (Reuters)
Nov
21
Lobsang Sangay, the leader of the exiled Central Tibetan Administration, visits the White House, marking their first meeting in 60 years.
Lobsang Sangay, the leader of the exiled Central Tibetan Administration, visits the White House, marking their first meeting in 60 years. (The Hill)
Nov
21
Massachusetts announces that they will remove New Hampshire and Maine from their low-risk travel list for contracting COVID-19.
Massachusetts announces that they will remove New Hampshire and Maine from their low-risk travel list for contracting COVID-19. Individuals returning to Massachusetts from those states will be required to fill out a travel form, quarantine, or present a negative COVID-19 test. (The Boston Globe)
Nov
21
Mississippi reports a new daily record of 1,972 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 142,401.
Mississippi reports a new daily record of 1,972 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 142,401. (Clarion Ledger)
Nov
21
New Jersey surpasses 300,000 cases after reporting a new daily record of 4,679 cases.
New Jersey surpasses 300,000 cases after reporting a new daily record of 4,679 cases. (Northjersey.com)
Nov
21
Oregon reports a record 1,509 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 63,688.
Oregon reports a record 1,509 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 63,688. (KATU-TV)
Nov
21
Pakistan reports the highest single-day total for both daily cases and deaths since mid-July, when 2,843 new cases and 47 new deaths are reported in the last 24
Pakistan reports the highest single-day total for both daily cases and deaths since mid-July, when 2,843 new cases and 47 new deaths are reported in the last 24 hours. This brings the cumulative number of cases to 371,508 and the nationwide death toll to 7,603. (The Nation)
Nov
21
Russia reports a record 24,822 new cases and 467 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the number of cases to 2,064,748 and the death toll to 35,778.
Russia reports a record 24,822 new cases and 467 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the number of cases to 2,064,748 and the death toll to 35,778. (The Times of India)
Nov
21
Singapore and Hong Kong postpone their air travel bubble agreement for two weeks amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong, which reported 43 new cases in the
Singapore and Hong Kong postpone their air travel bubble agreement for two weeks amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong, which reported 43 new cases in the past 24 hours. (CNBC)
Nov
21
The Czech Republic surpasses 7,000 total deaths from COVID-19.
The Czech Republic surpasses 7,000 total deaths from COVID-19. (Radio Prague International)
Nov
21
Ukraine reports a new single-day record of 14,580 cases, bringing the nationwide total to 612,665 cases.
Ukraine reports a new single-day record of 14,580 cases, bringing the nationwide total to 612,665 cases. (Kyiv Post)
Nov
22
French authorities orders the culling of 1,000 minks in the Eure-et-Loir region after lab analyses detected a mutated version of SARS-CoV-2 in one farm.
French authorities orders the culling of 1,000 minks in the Eure-et-Loir region after lab analyses detected a mutated version of SARS-CoV-2 in one farm. All animal products in that farm will be destroyed. (The Independent)
Nov
22
Mayfair Mall shooting Several people are arrested, including a 15-year-old boy, in connection with Friday's mass shooting at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisc
Mayfair Mall shooting Several people are arrested, including a 15-year-old boy, in connection with Friday's mass shooting at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, which injured eight people. The shooting followed an altercation between two groups, according to police. (NBC News)
Nov
22
Pakistan reports 59 new deaths in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since July and bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,662.
Pakistan reports 59 new deaths in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since July and bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,662. (The Times of India)
Nov
22
Several people are arrested, including a 15-year-old boy, in connection with Friday's mass shooting at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, which injured e
Several people are arrested, including a 15-year-old boy, in connection with Friday's mass shooting at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, which injured eight people. The shooting followed an altercation between two groups, according to police. (NBC News)
Nov
22
Turkey reports 6,017 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new record for the second consecutive day and bringing the nationwide total to 446,882 cases.
Turkey reports 6,017 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new record for the second consecutive day and bringing the nationwide total to 446,882 cases. (ABC News)
Nov
23
Indonesia surpasses 500,000 total confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Indonesia surpasses 500,000 total confirmed cases of COVID-19. (Bisnis.com)
Nov
23
Italy surpasses 50,000 total deaths from COVID-19.
Italy surpasses 50,000 total deaths from COVID-19. (CBS News)
Nov
23
King Felipe VI voluntarily quarantines for 10 days after being in close contact with someone who later tested positive for COVID-19.
King Felipe VI voluntarily quarantines for 10 days after being in close contact with someone who later tested positive for COVID-19. (Euro weekly News)
Nov
23
Manitoba reports a record 540 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total confirmed cases to 13,087 and pushing the five-day positivity rate tests to 14%
Manitoba reports a record 540 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total confirmed cases to 13,087 and pushing the five-day positivity rate tests to 14%. (CKY-DT)
Nov
23
Maryland is expected to send state troopers to enforce restrictions in the state for Thanksgiving.
Maryland is expected to send state troopers to enforce restrictions in the state for Thanksgiving. (WRC-TV)
Nov
23
Nationwide, a record 5,713 new cases reported in Canada in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide confirmed cases to 337,555.
Nationwide, a record 5,713 new cases reported in Canada in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide confirmed cases to 337,555. (CBC)
Nov
23
Ohio reports a new single-day record of 11,885 new cases.
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)
Nov
23
Ontario reports 1,589 new cases, a new single-day record.
Ontario reports 1,589 new cases, a new single-day record. (Global News)
Nov
23
Thailand's Cabinet extends a COVID-19 state of emergency for 45 days until January 15, 2021.
Thailand's Cabinet extends a COVID-19 state of emergency for 45 days until January 15, 2021. (The Bangkok Post)
Nov
23
The number of new confirmed cases in Malaysia increases by a record 1,884 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 56,659.
The number of new confirmed cases in Malaysia increases by a record 1,884 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 56,659. 1,203 of these cases are from Selangor due to an increase in new infections in workplaces in the Klang Valley. (CNA)
Nov
23
Turkey reports a record 6,713 new cases and 153 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide totals to 453,535 confirmed cases and 12,511 deaths.
Turkey reports a record 6,713 new cases and 153 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide totals to 453,535 confirmed cases and 12,511 deaths. (Daily Sabah)
Nov
24
Algeria reports a record 1,133 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 77,000 cases.
Algeria reports a record 1,133 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 77,000 cases. (Xinhua)
Nov
24
British Columbia reports a record 941 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 28,348.
British Columbia reports a record 941 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 28,348. (Daily Hive)
Nov
24
COVID-19 vaccine The European Union announces that it will sign a contract to receive 160 million vaccine doses from Moderna.
COVID-19 vaccine The European Union announces that it will sign a contract to receive 160 million vaccine doses from Moderna. (AP)
Nov
24
Drugmaker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to three criminal charges and acknowledges their role in the opioid epidemic that has contributed to an increase in deaths
Drugmaker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to three criminal charges and acknowledges their role in the opioid epidemic that has contributed to an increase in deaths over the past two decades. (AP) (The Week)
Nov
24
Elon Musk surpasses Bill Gates to become the second-richest person in the world, behind Jeff Bezos.
Elon Musk surpasses Bill Gates to become the second-richest person in the world, behind Jeff Bezos. (The Guardian)
Nov
24
First Lady MarÃa Juliana Ruiz tests positive for COVID-19.
First Lady MarÃa Juliana Ruiz tests positive for COVID-19. (Vanguardia)
Nov
24
Iran reports a record 13,721 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 880,542 cases.
Iran reports a record 13,721 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 880,542 cases. (The Jerusalem Post)
Nov
24
Italy reports 853 new deaths in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since late-March, which brings the nationwide death toll to 51,306.
Italy reports 853 new deaths in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since late-March, which brings the nationwide death toll to 51,306. (ANSA)
Nov
24
Montgomery County tightens their mask mandate and restricts indoor gatherings in response to an increase in cases.
Montgomery County tightens their mask mandate and restricts indoor gatherings in response to an increase in cases. (The Hill)
Nov
24
Palestine reports a new single-day record of 17 deaths and 1,946 cases, bringing the nationwide totals to 87,838 cases and 740 deaths.
Palestine reports a new single-day record of 17 deaths and 1,946 cases, bringing the nationwide totals to 87,838 cases and 740 deaths. (WAFA)
Nov
24
Premier Jason Kenney announces that the province will ban indoor gatherings, suspend classes for students, and reduce retail store capacities to stop the spread
Premier Jason Kenney announces that the province will ban indoor gatherings, suspend classes for students, and reduce retail store capacities to stop the spread of COVID-19. (CFRN-DT)
Nov
24
Russia reports a record 491 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 37,031.
Russia reports a record 491 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 37,031. (NAO24)
Nov
24
Spain reports 537 new deaths in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since mid-April, which brings the nationwide death toll to 43,668.
Spain reports 537 new deaths in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since mid-April, which brings the nationwide death toll to 43,668. (Anadolu Agency)
Nov
24
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses and closes above 30,000 for the first time.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses and closes above 30,000 for the first time. (ABC News) (The Sydney Morning Herald)
Nov
24
The European Union announces that it will sign a contract to receive 160 million vaccine doses from Moderna.
The European Union announces that it will sign a contract to receive 160 million vaccine doses from Moderna. (AP)
Nov
24
Turkey reports a record 7,381 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 460,916 cases.
Turkey reports a record 7,381 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 460,916 cases. (Daily Sabah)
Nov
24
Victoria reports zero active cases for the first time since February.
Victoria reports zero active cases for the first time since February. (ABC Australia)
Nov
25
Croatia reports a new single-day record of 3,603 cases, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 111,617.
Croatia reports a new single-day record of 3,603 cases, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 111,617. (The Dubrovnik Times)
Nov
25
Germany reports a record 410 new deaths in the past 24 hours, according to the Robert Koch Institute, bringing the nationwide death toll to 14,771.
Germany reports a record 410 new deaths in the past 24 hours, according to the Robert Koch Institute, bringing the nationwide death toll to 14,771. (Taggeschau)
Nov
25
Oregon Governor Kate Brown announces that the state will relax restrictions on outdoor dining.
Oregon Governor Kate Brown announces that the state will relax restrictions on outdoor dining. However, she also said that several restrictions will remain in place until a vaccine is available. (AP)
Nov
25
Pakistan reports 3,009 new cases in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day total since July and bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 382,892.
Pakistan reports 3,009 new cases in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day total since July and bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 382,892. (The Nation)
Nov
25
Poland reports a record 674 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 14,988.
Poland reports a record 674 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 14,988. (Poland In)
Nov
25
Russia reports a record 507 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 37,358.
Russia reports a record 507 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 37,358. (The Moscow Times)
Nov
25
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announces that the province will restrict capacities of large stores and other public places to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announces that the province will restrict capacities of large stores and other public places to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Limits on private gatherings such as weddings and funerals, will also be introduced. (CBC)
Nov
25
The number of daily confirmed cases in Iran rises by a record 13,843 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 894,385.
The number of daily confirmed cases in Iran rises by a record 13,843 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 894,385. (Al-Arabiya)
Nov
25
The number of worldwide confirmed cases surpasses 60 million.
The number of worldwide confirmed cases surpasses 60 million. (RNZ)
Nov
25
Uganda reports a record 484 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total cases to 18,890.
Uganda reports a record 484 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total cases to 18,890. (NNN)
Nov
25
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon tests positive for COVID-19 and will quarantine for two weeks.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon tests positive for COVID-19 and will quarantine for two weeks. (Casper Star-Tribune)
Nov
26
AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot says that the company will likely run new trials of their potential vaccine.
AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot says that the company will likely run new trials of their potential vaccine. (Reuters)
Nov
26
Cluster 5 The authorities states that millions of dead mink thrown into mass graves after it was culled have risen from their graves in Denmark, fanning contami
Cluster 5 The authorities states that millions of dead mink thrown into mass graves after it was culled have risen from their graves in Denmark, fanning contamination fears. (South China Morning Post)
Nov
26
COVID-19 vaccine AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot says that the company will likely run new trials of their potential vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot says that the company will likely run new trials of their potential vaccine. (Reuters)
Nov
26
Greece extends the nationwide lockdown until December 7 as COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise.
Greece extends the nationwide lockdown until December 7 as COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise. (Greek Reporter)
Nov
26
Greece surpasses 2,000 total deaths from COVID-19.
Greece surpasses 2,000 total deaths from COVID-19. (The National Herald)
Nov
26
Lithuania discovers their first case of coronavirus in minks at a farm in Jonava.
Lithuania discovers their first case of coronavirus in minks at a farm in Jonava. A worker at the farm also tests positive for COVID-19. (Euronews)
Nov
26
Malaysia reports a single-day record of 2,555 recoveries, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 49,056.
Malaysia reports a single-day record of 2,555 recoveries, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 49,056. (New Straits Times)
Nov
26
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia test positive for COVID-19.
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia test positive for COVID-19. (Expressen)