Russia coronavirus cases hit record

Nov 20,2020
Russia reported about 23,600 new coronavirus infections and more than 460 deaths on Thursday. Both figures marked new daily records. The country's total number of infections rose to over 2 million.
US, Canada and Mexico borders to stay closed until Dec. 21
Nov 20
The border closure between the United States and its two neighbors, Canada and Mexico, will be extended until December 21 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the US secretary of homeland security announced Thursday.
Virus wave must be fought without vaccines: WHO
Nov 19
The World Health Organization's emergencies director warned Wednesday that vaccines would not arrive in time to defeat the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Iran says to impose 'severe' virus restrictions
Nov 19
Iran will impose "severe restrictions" across many areas of the country on Saturday in an effort to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, President Hassan Rouhani said.
Japan reports more than 2,000 virus cases on Wed.
Nov 19
Wednesday marked another daily coronavirus record in Japan. Officials confirmed more than 2,200 new cases -- a continuation of a troubling upward trend.
US virus death toll passes 250,000, New York closes schools
Nov 19
US coronavirus deaths passed a quarter of a million people Wednesday as New York announced it would close schools to battle a rise in infections and protests in Europe against restrictions turned violent.
Pfizer to seek approval of vaccine by US FDA
Nov 19
US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer looks set to apply for emergency authorization of its vaccine candidate, which it says was found to be 95 percent effective against the coronavirus.