Michigan 5th Deadliest State For COVID-19 And 6th Highest Coronavirus Cases In U.S.

A state report says cases are spiking across all ages, races and ethnicities. Meanwhile, "contact tracing is becoming overwhelmed ... and is at or near all-time lows."

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As U.S. Reaches 250,000 Deaths From COVID-19, A Long Winter Is Coming

Medical advances have reduced the infection fatality rate in the U.S. But experts warn that indoor gatherings, cold temperatures and pandemic fatigue augur dark months ahead.

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Early Trials Of Chinese Company's Vaccine Show It Triggers An Immune Response

Hundreds of thousands of people in China have already received this vaccine. Now, preliminary trials are showing promising results, although it's too early to say whether it can prevent disease.

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Amid Rising Cases, New York City Shuts Its Schools — Again

Mayor Bill de Blasio had said he would close schools at a testing positivity rate of 3%, and stuck to his position. Not everyone is happy.

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Berlin Police Disperse Anti-Lockdown Protesters With Water Cannons

Thousands of demonstrators, most without masks, had gathered in a tightly packed crowd at the city's Brandenburg Gate, objecting to government measures intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

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South Australia Enters 'Circuit Breaker' Coronavirus Lockdown

South Australia's strict lockdown went into effect at midnight Thursday and will last six days. No outdoor exercise will be allowed and only one person per household can leave on a single day.

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Thanksgiving Day Dilemma: Should You Travel Or Stay Home?

The record numbers of new cases of Covid-19 being reported in many cities and states has many people reconsidering plans to travel for the holiday.

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FDA Approves First At-Home Coronavirus Test

The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit is expected to provide results in 30 minutes or less. Its approval could help alleviate the strain on the nation's precarious coronavirus testing system.

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Ohio Governor Orders 3-Week Statewide Curfew As Coronavirus Cases Rise

The curfew will last from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. with exceptions for work, commuting, grocery shopping and contactless food services.

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Oregon Governor On New Restrictions In Her State

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown about why she restricted nonessential businesses and how she hopes the state can deal with the pandemic without more federal funding assistance.

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