Number of patients that hospitalized for COVID-19 in California reaches a record high of 7,415
The number of patients that hospitalized for COVID-19 in California reaches a record high of 7,415.
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Governor Polis and partner test positive for COVID-19, enter home quarantine
Governor Jared Polis and his husband Marlon Reis tested positive for COVID-19 and began quarantining at home, remaining asymptomatic and continuing to carry out duties remotely.
Ireland to enter Level 3 restrictions from December 1
The Taoiseach announced that Ireland would move to Level 3 restrictions from December 1, allowing hotels, places of worship, gyms, and museums to reopen with protective measures. Restaurants and gastropubs with kitchens would open for indoor dining from December 4.
Malaysia secures 12.8 million Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses
Malaysia's Health Ministry signed a preliminary agreement with Pfizer for 12.8 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, aiming to immunise 20% of the population. The deal includes phased deliveries across 2021 and requires regulatory approvals.
Philippines secures 2.6 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses for over one million people
The Philippines has signed its first vaccine supply deal with AstraZeneca for 2.6 million doses, sufficient to vaccinate more than one million people with two doses per person, covering about one per cent of the population.
Thailand secures 26 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Thailand has signed an advance agreement with AstraZeneca for 26 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine, including local production through Siam Bioscience, as part of a broader regional effort to secure vaccine supplies.
U.S. surpasses 13 million COVID-19 cases six days after 12 million
The United States recorded over 13 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, six days after passing 12 million, with November seeing 3.8 million cases and several states reporting record daily increases.
Greece extends lockdown to 7 December amid rising cases and deaths
Greece extends nationwide lockdown until 7 December 2020 as new infections and daily deaths remain high despite prior restrictions.