Fauci voices support for national mask mandate
"If we don't get one, then I would hope that the governors and the mayors do it locally, if it's not done nationally," Fauci said.
Coronavirus Pandemic
New COVID cases in New Jersey reach highest levels since May
Governor Phil Murphy urged people at a briefing Thursday to return to "that level of vigilance that you showed six months ago."
Nursing homes reporting PPE shortages again
Almost 3,000 nursing homes reported less than a week's worth of N95 masks and other personal protective gear on hand.
Midwest hospitalizations on the rise as COVID-19 cases surge
Hospitals in the Midwest and the Great Plains are overwhelmed with coronavirus patients — a 50% spike in the last month in the U.S.
FBI warns of "imminent" ransomware attacks on hospital systems
Experts say cybercriminals, likely from eastern Europe, perhaps with Kremlin ties, are seeking money as COVID surges but aren't targeting election systems.
Germany imposes partial lockdown to control COVID's spread
German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged people to stay home in November so families and friends can meet again during the Christmas season.
Las Vegas job losses take toll: "I cry and pray a whole lot"
Economic fallout from COVID-19 was "a punch in the gut" to thousands of workers on and off the famous Vegas Strip.
Pandemic's impact on kids in Deaf and Hard of Hearing community
For many kids in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, their families and educators, the pandemic brought a new set of challenges — many centered around access.
Hundreds of inmates test positive as COVID rips through New York prison
Nearly 40% of inmates housed at the Elmira Correctional Facility have tested positive for coronavirus.
Pope still won't wear mask despite "this lady called COVID"
Francis, 83, again eschewed a protective mask even when he greeted a few maskless clergymen.
Stocks tank as coronavirus cases continue to spread globally
Optimism the pandemic may have been brought under control dissipates as infections rise in Europe and the U.S.
Wisconsin faces "urgent" COVID crisis as U.S. cases surge
"There is an imminent risk to you, your family members, your friends, your neighbors, and the people you care about," said Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers.
2021 Boston Marathon postponed until at least the fall
The Boston Athletic Association said more than 16,000 runners finished the virtual 2020 race.
How much Americans plans to spend on holiday gifts this year
With the economy still hurting from the coronavirus, consumers say they are cinching their Santa belts.
Wisconsin cancels Nebraska game after coach tests positive
Top-ranked team paused all team activities for at least seven days after six players and six staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
Doctors urge flu shots in light of COVID-19. Here's what you need to know.
Why is getting a flu shot so important this year? Are there enough flu shots to go around?
Virginia nursing home reports 16 deaths, 105 infections
Long-term care facilities in Virginia have had 478 COVID-19 outbreaks, 13,000 cases and 1,754 deaths, officials say.
"No shortcuts" taken on COVID vaccine safety, top official says
Operation Warp Speed is on track to have vaccines before the end of the year, retired Lieutenant General Paul Ostrowski said.
Hospitals across 38 states report increase in coronavirus patients
COVID-19 is spreading faster than ever in the U.S., with the highest one-week average of new cases since the pandemic began.
Justin Turner pulled from World Series game due to COVID test
The Dodgers' star third baseman was yanked in the eighth inning of what became their title-clinching game after MLB got word he'd tested positive.
Pfizer to seek OK for COVID-19 vaccine as soon as next month
Nearly all planned 44,000 participants enrolled in final-stage trial. If found safe, vaccine could see use in November.
Senate adjourns without passing COVID bill before Election Day
The Senate has adjourned until November 9, making it unlikely that Congress will pass a relief bill ahead of the election.
COVID positivity rate trending "modestly" up, California governor says
Governor Gavin Newsom said the state is seeing a 5.9% increase in new ICU admissions and a 4.7% increase in new hospitalizations amid a fall surge of COVID-19.
COVID-19 deaths on the rise again in the U.S.
More than 226,000 people in the U.S. have died due to the coronavirus.
Russia orders national mask mandate as coronavirus cases spike
The Russian government previously said last week that the pandemic is "under control."
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