Coronavirus Live Updates : NPR
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new testing mandate for U.K. travelers coming into the U.S. after an outbreak of a new coronavirus variant in England.
California Is First State To Hit 2 Million Cases, And Hospitals Are Out Of ICU Beds
Cases in the state have skyrocketed over the last two months, and the ICU capacity is now zero in Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley.
How The Rockets-Thunder Delay Could Foreshadow Challenges To This NBA Season
The NBA postponed the Wednesday game after three Rockets players had positive or inconclusive coronavirus tests and four others were in quarantine. It left the team without enough players to play.
Putin Promotes Homegrown COVID-19 Vaccine, But Most Russians Are Skeptical
The Russian leader has touted Sputnik V, as the vaccine is known, but more than half of Russians say they don't want to take it.
New York To Use Sheriff's Deputies To Enforce Quarantine For Those Arriving From U.K.
"We cannot take chances with anyone that travels, particularly folks who travel in from the U.K," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said during a press briefing Wednesday.
The Coronavirus Has Reached Every Continent After Positive Cases In Antarctica
Thirty-six people stationed at the Gen. Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme Antarctic base had tested positive for the virus, Chilean officials said this week.
U.S. Reaches Deal With Pfizer For 100 Million More Vaccine Doses
The new deal effectively doubles the federal government's order from the company. Pfizer said the U.S. government has agreed to pay $1.95 billion for the additional doses.
U.K.-France Border Reopens Amid Spread Of New Coronavirus Strain
The two countries reached a deal Tuesday after France initially closed its borders to U.K. travelers on Sunday following news of an outbreak of a new strain of the coronavirus in southeast England.
S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster Tests Positive For The Coronavirus
The Republican governor's office said he is "experiencing mild symptoms with a cough and slight fatigue." McMaster's wife also contracted the virus but his office said she is asymptomatic.
South Korea Tightens Restrictions During Holiday Period
Beginning Christmas Eve and through Jan. 3, South Korea will limit public and private gatherings to four people. Many tourist sites popular during the holiday period will be closed.