Mexico Surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths
The milestone comes just two days after the country reported one million confirmed coronavirus infections. Mexico is only the fourth country to surpass 100,000 COVID-19 deaths.
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Senior Pentagon Official Anthony Tata Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Tata recently took on the duties of the undersecretary of defense for policy. He tested positive after meeting with Lithuania's defense minister.
California Announces Curfew to Curb Coronavirus Spread
Gov. Gavin Newsom said, effect Saturday, most people in most counties should be off the streets between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Smithsonian, Other Museums Closing Again For Safety
The Smithsonian is closing its seven museums and the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. because of the recent spike in COVID cases. Other cultural institutions also announced closures.
Evangelical Doctors' Group Pleads With Churches To Stay Home
Leaders of a national Christian medical group write that Christians who gather now could appear not to "care that we may be contributing to others getting this illness because of our selfishness."
Africa Surpasses 2 Million Coronavirus Cases
With more than 48,000 dead, Africa braces for second wave of the virus and the challenge of affording the potential vaccines.
Pfizer CEO On Next Steps For Coronavirus Vaccine And His Controversial Stock Trade
Albert Bourla, head of the pharmaceutical giant, discusses plans for distributing its vaccine, which it says is 95% effective, and explains the timing of his $5.6 mllion sale of Pfizer stock.
Danish Agriculture Minister Resigns Amid Criticism For Ordering Mink Cull
The cull was ordered after a mutated version of the coronavirus was found to have spread among the country's mink herd. It later emerged the government did not have legislation in place for the order.
Don't Travel For Thanksgiving, CDC Warns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its recommendations one week before the holiday, advising that Americans be careful amid an explosion in the spread of the coronavirus.
Maryland Governor Orders Early Release Of Inmates To Stem Spread Of Coronavirus
Inmates must test negative for COVID-19 before their release. No one convicted of a sexual offense or crime of violence is eligible. The move is to protect both prisoners and prison employees.
