Tag: covid-19 news
Officials Warn Against Indoor Gatherings As U.S. Tops 120,000 For Second Day | NBC Nightly News
Nearly every region is breaking records for Covid-19 infections or fatalities. With the holidays approaching, health officials warn families should limit or cancel indoor gatherings….
Stocks Surge Following Positive Vaccine News | NBC News NOW
Stocks are surging to record highs following reports that Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine is 90 percent effective. NBC News’ Stephanie Ruhle explains what this means for…
World Health Organization Chief Welcomes Biden Win | NBC News NOW
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged the world to build leadership based on ‘mutual trust and mutual understanding’ to end the Covid-19 pandemic. » Subscribe…
Joe Biden Announces ‘Transition Advisory Board’ For Coronavirus | NBC News
President-elect Joe Biden named his coronavirus “transition advisory board” during a press conference and discussed what they hoped to accomplish to combat the pandemic. »…
Funerals In The COVID-19 Area Face Immense And Emotional Hurdles | NBC News NOW
The death toll from COVID-19 is putting considerable pressure on funeral directors in hard-hit regions, while grieving loved ones face a whole new set of…
NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio Warns More Restrictions Could Be Coming After Closing Schools | NBC News
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the city needs to “reset the equation” to combat rising coronavirus cases and reopen schools. De…
Cuomo Defends Closing New York City Schools As Covid Cases Rise | NBC News NOW
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo defended Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to close New York City schools as the city reaches 3 percent Covid-19 positivity…
Pelosi: Covid Relief Should Be Kept Separate From Spending Bill In Congress | NBC News NOW
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stressed the need for Congress to pass Covid-19 relief before the end of the year and said that there should not…
Coronavirus Cases Rise In Every State | NBC Nightly News
With hospitals already at a breaking point, all 50 states now have Covid-19 cases on the rise by at least double digits. » Subscribe to…
Ohio Gov. DeWine Issues 10 PM Curfew For 21 Days Amid Coronavirus Case Spike | NBC News NOW
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a 10 PM curfew for three weeks as coronavirus cases in the state spike. The curfew targets retail establishments and…
Pfizer Says Vaccine Ready To Ship After Approval While New Covid Restrictions Made Across U.S.
NBC News NOW breaks down the latest Covid-19 news including Pfizer’s announcement that it is ready to start shipping its vaccine within hours of FDA…
CDC Director Redfield Says It Does Not Recommend Closing Schools, Covid Acquired ‘In The Household’
CDC Director Robert Redfield said at the White House coronavirus task force briefing that the organization did not recommend closing schools in the spring, nor…
Donald Trump Jr. Tests Positive For Covid-19 | NBC Nightly News
Donald Trump Jr. has tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesperson says. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News…
Hospitals Face Staff Shortages As Coronavirus Cases Surge Nationwide | NBC Nightly News
Since the start of the pandemic, traveling nurses have rushed in to help in various cities. Now 1 in 5 U.S. hospitals is facing a…
Pfizer Applies For Emergency Use Authorization For Its Covid-19 Vaccine | NBC Nightly News
Pfizer became the first drugmaker to seek emergency authorization from the FDA for its vaccine, which it says is 95 percent effective. Moderna is also…
Secretary Of Health Azar Says Pfizer Submitting Covid Vaccine For Emergency FDA Approval Friday
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced during a White House coronavirus task force briefing that Pfizer would be submitting its Covid-19 vaccine for…
Watch: Reporters Shout Questions As White House Coronavirus Task Force Briefing Ends Without Q&A
As the first White House coronavirus task force briefing in four months ended without any panel member taking questions from the press, reporters shouted questions…
Iowa Covid Positivity Rate Hits 50 Percent As Cases Rise Across The Country | NBC News NOW
NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez details the impact of the surge in coronavirus cases is taking in Iowa as the positivity rate reaches 50 percent. »…
Calif. Gov. Newsom Apologizes For Breaking Own Covid Guidance | NBC News NOW
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday apologized for flouting his own coronavirus guidelines when he visited a restaurant earlier this month in the Napa Valley…
Los Angeles Mayor Warns City Could Be Out Of Hospital Beds By Christmas | NBC News NOW
With 6,124 new Covid-19 cases reported and hospitalizations up 50 percent in 1 week, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti warns that if high rates continue…
