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Nov. 20 Coronavirus updates: Latest news about the pandemic

November 20 news about the coronavirus pandemic. Thanksgiving plans may be impacted by the CDC's recent announcement and new statewide safety guidelines.
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Bodies wrapped in plastic line the walls of a refrigerated trailer used as a mobile morgue in El Paso, Texas on Nov. 13, 2020.Justin Hamel / AFP - Getty Images

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Thursday that Americans not travel next week for Thanksgiving. The guidance comes as the nation has seen 1 million new cases in the last week.

The latest Covid-19 data and coverage:

861d ago / 5:48 AM UTC

Some Americans are still traveling for Thanksgiving

861d ago / 4:59 AM UTC

Wisconsin governor renews mask mandate despite court challenge

861d ago / 3:46 AM UTC

Cuomo to get Emmy for virus briefings

862d ago / 3:01 AM UTC

More than 194,000 cases reported in the U.S. for new single-day record

862d ago / 1:41 AM UTC

Superspreader events are still happening

862d ago / 12:57 AM UTC

Pentagon imposes new restrictions on employees

862d ago / 12:48 AM UTC

Inslee announces $135M in grants, loans, aid for businesses, workers

862d ago / 12:23 AM UTC

What scientists are paying attention to for vaccine safety

862d ago / 12:08 AM UTC
862d ago / 11:10 PM UTC

Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for Covid-19

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862d ago / 11:08 PM UTC

Ben Carson says he recovered from Covid-19 after Trump approved use of experimental antibody

862d ago / 10:21 PM UTC

3 more White House aides test positive for coronavirus

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862d ago / 9:37 PM UTC

Connecticut surpasses 100,000 Covid-19 cases

862d ago / 9:32 PM UTC

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says state's hospitals are overwhelmed

862d ago / 9:12 PM UTC

Utah governor to end one-household-gathering rule before Thanksgiving

862d ago / 8:51 PM UTC

Pfizer has applied for emergency use for its Covid-19 vaccine

862d ago / 8:45 PM UTC

Kentucky Gov. called state's surge a "fast-moving train" that's straining healthcare resources

862d ago / 7:20 PM UTC
862d ago / 7:11 PM UTC

S.D. governor's Thanksgiving message filled with misinformation, expert says

862d ago / 6:58 PM UTC

Recent Covid restrictions by city and state

862d ago / 6:51 PM UTC

Rudy Giuliani's son Andrew, a White House staffer, tests positive

862d ago / 6:48 PM UTC

Toronto Raptors to start NBA season in Tampa

862d ago / 6:10 PM UTC

Mexico is fourth country to top over 100,000 Covid deaths

862d ago / 5:56 PM UTC

NYC mayor warns that indoor dining, gyms could soon close

862d ago / 5:48 PM UTC
862d ago / 5:39 PM UTC

Hospitalizations are at all-time high since start of pandemic

862d ago / 5:22 PM UTC
862d ago / 5:12 PM UTC

Hard-hit by Covid-19, Latinos bear mental health burden 8 months into pandemic

862d ago / 4:52 PM UTC

Pelosi emphasizes need for Covid-19 relief package as pandemic worsens

862d ago / 4:25 PM UTC

Former FDA head: Pandemic 'will run its course' for 6-8 weeks before vaccine has impact

862d ago / 4:14 PM UTC

Practical hurdles, cultural distrust in Native communities could hamper vaccine distribution

862d ago / 4:01 PM UTC
862d ago / 3:51 PM UTC

3 New York Giants football players sidelined by positive tests

862d ago / 3:20 PM UTC
862d ago / 2:49 PM UTC

Florida Sen. Rick Scott tests positive for Covid

862d ago / 2:19 PM UTC

Stanford faculty pass resolution condemning Scott Atlas

862d ago / 1:46 PM UTC
862d ago / 1:41 PM UTC

After contacts get Covid, acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller won't isolate

862d ago / 1:20 PM UTC

U.S. crosses 190,000 new daily Covid-19 cases

862d ago / 12:32 PM UTC

Need a negative test before heading to Hawaii, governor says

862d ago / 12:21 PM UTC
862d ago / 12:20 PM UTC

Hong Kong suspends in-person classes for some students for 2 weeks

862d ago / 11:49 AM UTC

Pfizer to apply for emergency use for its Covid-19 vaccine

862d ago / 11:44 AM UTC
862d ago / 11:42 AM UTC

Rachel Maddow says her partner has Covid, at one point thought it 'might kill her'

862d ago / 11:37 AM UTC

European Covid restrictions appear to be paying off, says WHO, as U.S. cases soar

862d ago / 11:16 AM UTC
862d ago / 11:13 AM UTC

N.Y.C. mayor's reason for closing public schools was 'arbitrary,' adviser says

862d ago / 11:12 AM UTC

This Thanksgiving, many opt for 'a plate at the door and some elbow bumps'

862d ago / 11:09 AM UTC