COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria Bulgaria reports 107 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record and the first time the country has reported more than 100 deaths since the pandemic began. (Novinite)
COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,388 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (CFTO-DT)
COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen halts a plan to kill more than 15 million minks in Denmark to contain a coronavirus mutation due to opposition from MPs to pass a bill that would authorize the slaughter. (The Washington Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois Illinois reports 12,623 new confirmed and probable cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the beginning of the pandemic. In addition, the number of cumulative cases surpasses 500,000. (Chicago Tribune)
COVID-19 pandemic in Iowa Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds extends the state of emergency and announces new restrictions on public gatherings amid a rise of cases in the state. (KWQC-TV)
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)
COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy reports 580 new fatalities in the past 24 hours, the highest daily total since April 14, as more regions across the country face new restrictions. (ANSA)
COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon, COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns Caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab announces a two-week full lockdown from November 14 - 30, after localized lockdown measures fail to stem the surge of COVID-19 cases. (Daily Star)
COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan reports 6,473 new cases, a new single-day record. (WDIV-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces new restrictions amid a rise of cases in the state. Indoor and outdoor gatherings will have a 10-person limit, bars and restaurants will close indoor dining service at 10 p.m. CST, and indoor capacity will be reduced to 50% of people. (WCCO-TV) (CBS News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,388 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (CFTO-DT)
COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announces that the city will limit operating hours at clubs, bars and restaurants for two months between November 13 until January 15, 2021. Under the new rules, these establishments will not be allowed to serve customers from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. local time. However, the restrictions do not apply to take-away services. (The Moscow Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Spain, COVID-19 vaccine The Health Ministry announces that Spain will receive 20 million vaccine doses from Pfizer and BioNTech by early 2021. (Forbes)
COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas reports 10,865 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (KTVT-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erekat dies at the age of 65 due to complications from COVID-19. (CNN)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom reports 532 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since May 12, bringing its death toll to 49,770. Meanwhile, weekly deaths surpass 1,000 for the first time since June. (Sky News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin Wisconsin reports 7,073 new cases and 66 deaths in the past 24 hours, new single-day records since the pandemic began. In addition, the positivity rate reaches a record high of 35.37%. (WBAY-TV)
European Union competition law, criticism of Amazon The European Union files antitrust charges against Amazon, accusing the company of abusing its position as the top online retailer in France and Germany by using data from sellers to determine what offers to make and what products to launch for their own branded goods. The antitrust commission also opens a second investigation into similar charges against Amazon. (CNN)
Illinois reports 12,623 new confirmed and probable cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the beginning of the pandemic. In addition, the number of cumulative cases surpasses 500,000. (Chicago Tribune)
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds extends the state of emergency and announces new restrictions on public gatherings amid a rise of cases in the state. (KWQC-TV)
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)
Italy reports 580 new fatalities in the past 24 hours, the highest daily total since April 14, as more regions across the country face new restrictions. (ANSA)
Michigan reports 6,473 new cases, a new single-day record. (WDIV-TV)
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announces that the city will limit operating hours at clubs, bars and restaurants for two months between November 13 until January 15, 2021. Under the new rules, these establishments will not be allowed to serve customers from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. local time. However, the restrictions do not apply to take-away services. (The Moscow Times)
Ontario reports 1,388 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (CFTO-DT)
Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erekat dies at the age of 65 due to complications from COVID-19. (CNN)
Texas reports 10,865 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (KTVT-TV)
The European Union files antitrust charges against Amazon, accusing the company of abusing its position as the top online retailer in France and Germany by using data from sellers to determine what offers to make and what products to launch for their own branded goods. The antitrust commission also opens a second investigation into similar charges against Amazon. (CNN)
The Health Ministry announces that Spain will receive 20 million vaccine doses from Pfizer and BioNTech by early 2021. (Forbes)
The United Kingdom reports 532 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since May 12, bringing its death toll to 49,770. Meanwhile, weekly deaths surpass 1,000 for the first time since June. (Sky News)
Wisconsin reports 7,073 new cases and 66 deaths in the past 24 hours, new single-day records since the pandemic began. In addition, the positivity rate reaches a record high of 35.37%. (WBAY-TV)
2020 Belizean general election A general election is held in Belize amidst a prolonged economic crisis. Patrick Faber of the ruling United Democratic Party is challenged by Johnny Briceño, the candidate of the oppositional People's United Party. Dean Barrow, Prime Minister of Belize for the past 12 years, decided to not run again for office. (Al Jazeera)
A general election is held in Belize amidst a prolonged economic crisis. Patrick Faber of the ruling United Democratic Party is challenged by Johnny Briceño, the candidate of the oppositional People's United Party. Dean Barrow, Prime Minister of Belize for the past 12 years, decided to not run again for office. (Al Jazeera)
COVID-19 pandemic in Greece The Greek government announces that it will impose a nationwide overnight curfew from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. local time, beginning November 13. This comes as the National Public Health Organization reports a record 2,752 new cases and 43 deaths in the past 24 hours. (The National Herald)
COVID-19 pandemic in Poland Several officers are injured after far-right protestors clash with police in Warsaw, after thousands defied public gathering restrictions to participate in the annual Independence Day march. (Al Jazeera)
Several officers are injured after far-right protestors clash with police in Warsaw, after thousands defied public gathering restrictions to participate in the annual Independence Day march. (Al Jazeera)
The Greek government announces that it will impose a nationwide overnight curfew from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. local time, beginning November 13. This comes as the National Public Health Organization reports a record 2,752 new cases and 43 deaths in the past 24 hours. (The National Herald)
2020 Reading stabbings Kahairi Saadallah pleads guilty to three murders and three attempted murders. (The Daily Telegraph)
A bomb explodes at a Remembrance Day ceremony attended by foreign diplomats in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Several people are wounded. (BBC News)
Arkansas reports 1,962 new cases, a new single-day record. (KYTV-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Arkansas Arkansas reports 1,962 new cases, a new single-day record. (KYTV-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,426 new infections, a new single-day record. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany reports 261 new fatalities, according to the Robert Koch Institute. This is the highest number of deaths in a single day since April, raising the nationwide death toll to 11,767. (Anadolu Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong, COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announces that a "travel bubble" between Singapore and Hong Kong will begin on November 22 with 200 passengers per day. Passengers on these flights will not be subjected to a two-week quarantine. (CNA)
COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois Illinois reports 12,657 new infections, a new single-day record as the number of hospitalized patients reaches an all-time high of 5,042, surpassing the previous record set in April. (WBBM-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports a record 11,780 new infections and 462 fatalities in the past 24 hours, raising its nationwide totals since the beginning of the pandemic to 715,068 cases and 39,664 deaths. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy surpasses one million total COVID-19 cases, becoming the third country in the European Union to surpass that milestone. In addition, the country also reports 623 new deaths, the highest single-day total since April 6. (The Guardian)
COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia reports the first domestic case of COVID-19 from a truck driver who infected his wife and two other relatives after three weeks of quarantine. (France 24)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces a 10:00 p.m. EST curfew for bars, restaurants, and gyms in the state from November 13 in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Patch.com)
COVID-19 pandemic in North Carolina North Carolina reports 3,119 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record, as the positivity rate rises to 7.9%. (WCNC-TV)
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)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,426 new infections, a new single-day record. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan reports 1,708 new infections in the last 24 hours, which is the highest daily total since August as it considers new measures to combat the rising number of cases. (Tribune India)
COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 432 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, raising its nationwide death toll to 31,593. It is first time that the country has reported more than 400 deaths and is also a new single-day record for that figure since the pandemic began. (The Moscow Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Spain The number of deaths from COVID-19 in Spain surpasses 40,000. (Medical Xpress)
COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces that the state is expected to deploy resources to Lubbock and El Paso to help combat the spread of COVID-19. (KJTV-TV) El Paso County judge Ricardo Samaniego announces that the stay-at-home order will be extended to December 1 as cases continue to increase. (El Paso Herald-Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines surpasses 400,000 total COVID-19 cases, becoming the second country in Southeast Asia after Indonesia to reach that milestone. (Philstar)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom reports 50,385 total COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic, becoming the first country in Europe to surpass 50,000 deaths. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey Turkey announces a nationwide indoor smoking ban in a bid to halt the rising number of COVID-19 cases. (Daily Sabah)
COVID-19 pandemic in Vanuatu Vanuatu reports its first case of COVID-19 after a citizen who was repatriated from the United States tested positive while in quarantine. (ABC Australia)
COVID-19 pandemic in Vermont Vermont reports 72 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (VTDigger)
El Paso County judge Ricardo Samaniego announces that the stay-at-home order will be extended to December 1 as cases continue to increase. (El Paso Herald-Post)
Germany reports 261 new fatalities, according to the Robert Koch Institute. This is the highest number of deaths in a single day since April, raising the nationwide death toll to 11,767. (Anadolu Agency)
Illinois reports 12,657 new infections, a new single-day record as the number of hospitalized patients reaches an all-time high of 5,042, surpassing the previous record set in April. (WBBM-TV)
Iran reports a record 11,780 new infections and 462 fatalities in the past 24 hours, raising its nationwide totals since the beginning of the pandemic to 715,068 cases and 39,664 deaths. (Reuters)
Italy surpasses one million total COVID-19 cases, becoming the third country in the European Union to surpass that milestone. In addition, the country also reports 623 new deaths, the highest single-day total since April 6. (The Guardian)
Kahairi Saadallah pleads guilty to three murders and three attempted murders. (The Daily Telegraph)
Mongolia reports the first domestic case of COVID-19 from a truck driver who infected his wife and two other relatives after three weeks of quarantine. (France 24)
North Carolina reports 3,119 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record, as the positivity rate rises to 7.9%. (WCNC-TV)
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)
Ontario reports 1,426 new infections, a new single-day record. (CBC)
Pakistan reports 1,708 new infections in the last 24 hours, which is the highest daily total since August as it considers new measures to combat the rising number of cases. (Tribune India)
Russia reports 432 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, raising its nationwide death toll to 31,593. It is first time that the country has reported more than 400 deaths and is also a new single-day record for that figure since the pandemic began. (The Moscow Times)
Terrorism in Saudi Arabia A bomb explodes at a Remembrance Day ceremony attended by foreign diplomats in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Several people are wounded. (BBC News)
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announces that a "travel bubble" between Singapore and Hong Kong will begin on November 22 with 200 passengers per day. Passengers on these flights will not be subjected to a two-week quarantine. (CNA)
