U.S. Passes 12 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
On Friday alone, there were 195,000 new confirmed cases of the virus and 1,878 deaths. The U.S. has been adding 1 million cases every six days.
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'Travel Bubble' Between Hong Kong And Singapore Is Delayed Amid COVID-19 Spike
The arrangement, originally slated to begin Sunday, would have provided some travelers the ability to bypass a 14-day quarantine period. But new cases in Hong Kong have put the plan on hold.
Andrew Cuomo To Receive International Emmy For 'Masterful' COVID-19 Briefings
The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced that New York's governor will be recognized Monday for his "use of television to inform and calm people around the world."
Ben Carson Says He Was 'Desperately Ill' With The Coronavirus
The secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development says in a Facebook post that he credits monoclonal antibody treatments with helping him recover from COVID-19.
Arctic Lockdown: COVID-19 Climbs In Canada's Far North
A large and isolated region of northeastern Canada entered a two-week lockdown as coronavirus cases creep up in areas, including largely Indigenous communities, with limited access to intensive care.
What It Was Like To Participate In The Clinical Trial For Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine
PBS Newshour correspondent John Yang reflects on his experience participating in Moderna's coronavirus vaccine trial. "It started off with self-interest — I wanted to get the vaccine sooner," he says.
Fate Of Pandemic Funds Sparks Unusual Dispute Between Treasury And Federal Reserve
The Fed is pushing back against a request from Treasury to wind down emergency lending programs set up in the wake of the coronavirus.
El Paso County Posts Job Opening For Morgue Workers As Virus Death Toll Mounts
"The Morgue Attendant will be provided maximum PPE, will be tasked with physically moving bodies, and will require the ability to lift between 100-400 lbs. with assistance," the job listing states.
India Confirms 9 Million Coronavirus Infections
Only one other country — the United States — has surpassed the milestone of 9 million total cases, since the pandemic began.
Australian State Cuts COVID Lockdown Short, Saying Man Lied To Contact Tracers
In South Australia, officials earlier this week imposed a strict coronavirus measures, but their decision was based in part on one man who misled health officials.
