North Carolina introduces county alert system as virus cases rise
The governor said that 3,000 cases were reported in one day and described a new alert system for each county.
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North Carolina creates COVID alert system
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and the state's top health official announced a county alert system that will instruct residents how to curb the spread of COVID-19, in the hopes of avoiding more drastic restrictions that other states have implemented. Watch their remarks here.
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In a piece for The New Yorker magazine, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran discussed the earliest days of the pandemic in her Long Island community and how she and other local officials worked to keep their citizens safe. She joins CBSN to talk about her experience, what her county needs from the federal government, and how she hopes people can protect themselves during the holidays.
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COVID-19 takes deadly toll in El Paso
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Officials announce new COVID-19 restrictions
Communities across the country are announcing new coronavirus restrictions as cases continue to surge. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" to talk about the latest numbers.
Important end-of-year financial decisions
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Biden hiring key White House staff
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Britain attempts citywide testing program
More than 100,000 people have been tested for COVID-19 under the U.K.'s first attempt to embark on citywide mass testing and track down every case of the virus. It's believed to be one of the largest mass testing drives outside of China and could be a model for cities in the U.S. currently under siege.
Nursing home COVID-19 cases surging again
As the country continues to break records for new coronavirus infections, cases at nursing homes are again spiking. The concern is that as cases rise in the community, the virus could spread to heath care workers who serve the most vulnerable. Carter Evans reports.
Biden criticizes Trump over pandemic handling
President-elect Joe Biden predicted grave consequences if the Trump administration keeps stonewalling his team on the coronavirus pandemic. Nikole Killion reports.
Here's what the CDC suggests for Thanksgiving amid the pandemic
Some may hold Thanksgiving meals outdoors – others may foregoing celebrating completely.
Iowa imposes new restrictions to fight surge of coronavirus cases
Anyone above age 2 must wear face coverings when indoors within 6 feet of others who aren't members of their households, the governor said.
Hospitals overrun as U.S. reports 1 million COVID cases in a week
Hospitals are overwhelmed with the growing number COVID-19 patients being brought in, while state leaders have announced new measures to try to control the spread of the virus.
Biden advisers reject idea of nationwide lockdowns
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California hits "emergency brake" as COVID cases surge
Dozens of counties are now restricting capacity at businesses, closing fitness centers and forces restaurants to limited outdoor-only service.
Inside Iran's harrowing, sanctions-fueled coronavirus catastrophe
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Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective
American pharmaceutical company Moderna announced on Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine candidate is nearly 95% effective. The news comes one week after Pfizer announced its inoculations are also successful. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has the latest.
Biden warns of "very dark winter" while stressing need for COVID relief
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Thousands line up in Texas to receive food
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Moderna says its COVID vaccine highly effective in late trial
Drugmaker says its vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective, making it the second vaccine candidate to report promising news this month.
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