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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….

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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…

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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. »…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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. »…

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How Long Will A Covid Vaccine Be Effective And Why Cold Storage Is Important | NBC News NOW

AstraZeneca said its Covid-19 vaccine could be up to 90 percent effective in preventing the disease — a third breakthrough in the fight against the…

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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…

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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…

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British Soccer Star Rashford Convinces U.K. Government To Extend Meal Program For Children In Need

British soccer star Marcus Rashford has successfully convinced Parliament to extend a meal voucher program that helps feed over a million impoverished children. His work…

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Covid Exposure Sidelines 1,000 Cleveland Clinic Staff Members | NBC News NOW

As Ohio reports nearly 12,000 new Covid-19 cases, the situation in the state’s hospitals is getting increasingly worse. Cleveland Clinic confirms it has 1,000 of…

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