Newsom imposes curfew on most of California as COVID-19 cases surge

Newsom imposes curfew on most of California as COVID-19 cases surge

California has issued a "limited" stay-at-home order for all counties in the Purple Tier in the state's COVID-19 reopening metrics, which is more than 90% of the state. The order will put a curfew in place for counties in the most restrictive tier from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily and will take effect Saturday.

California has issued a "limited" stay-at-home order for all counties in the Purple Tier in the state's COVID-19 reopening metrics, which is more than 90% of the state. The order will put a curfew in place for counties in the most restrictive tier from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily and will take effect Saturday.

People consider changing Thanksgiving plans due to surge in COVID-19 cases

People consider changing Thanksgiving plans due to surge in COVID-19 cases

As COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket across the country, some folks are considering changing their Thanksgiving plans. The Centers for Disease Control says in the last seven days, there have been more than a million reported cases of COVID-19.

As COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket across the country, some folks are considering changing their Thanksgiving plans. The Centers for Disease Control says in the last seven days, there have been more than a million reported cases of COVID-19.

Washington state reports nearly 2,000 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths

Washington state reports nearly 2,000 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths

The Washington state Department of Health reported 1,987 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths Thursday while health officials and doctors continued to urge people not to have people over for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Washington state Department of Health reported 1,987 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths Thursday while health officials and doctors continued to urge people not to have people over for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Second patient dies, 5 more infected after COVID-19 outbreak in Auburn hospital unit

Second patient dies, 5 more infected after COVID-19 outbreak in Auburn hospital unit

Five more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 and a second patient has died after an outbreak on a fourth-floor unit of MultiCare Auburn Medical Center. In all, fourteen patients and 12 staff members have tested positive.

Five more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 and a second patient has died after an outbreak on a fourth-floor unit of MultiCare Auburn Medical Center. In all, fourteen patients and 12 staff members have tested positive.

Report: 12M Americans to lose jobless benefits day after Christmas

Report: 12M Americans to lose jobless benefits day after Christmas

According to findings by The Century Foundation, a policy research institute, 12 million workers will be on one of two main CARES Act programs — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) — when funding expires on Dec. 26.

According to findings by The Century Foundation, a policy research institute, 12 million workers will be on one of two main CARES Act programs — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) — when funding expires on Dec. 26.

Inslee asked to rethink Washington restaurant restrictions

Inslee asked to rethink Washington restaurant restrictions

A group of Democratic lawmakers and a hospitality association want Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee to reconsider his four-week ban on indoor dining that took effect this week.

A group of Democratic lawmakers and a hospitality association want Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee to reconsider his four-week ban on indoor dining that took effect this week.

Getting tested for COVID-19 for the holidays? In Washington, it’s straining the system

Getting tested for COVID-19 for the holidays? In Washington, it’s straining the system

It’s a demand for COVID-19 testing that health officials say they’ve never before seen and while there is a surge in positive COVID-19 cases, many say the surge in people seeking testing is from those hoping to get a clean bill of health before the holidays.

It’s a demand for COVID-19 testing that health officials say they’ve never before seen and while there is a surge in positive COVID-19 cases, many say the surge in people seeking testing is from those hoping to get a clean bill of health before the holidays.

More than 900 of Mayo Clinic’s staff sickened with COVID-19

More than 900 of Mayo Clinic’s staff sickened with COVID-19

The Mayo Clinic reported that 905 Midwest staffers were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last two weeks, according to spokesperson Kelley Luckstein.

The Mayo Clinic reported that 905 Midwest staffers were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last two weeks, according to spokesperson Kelley Luckstein.

Washington public health officers under stress from COVID-19 pandemic

Washington public health officers under stress from COVID-19 pandemic

Vacancies for public health officials are growing, with spots open in Yakima, Walla Walla, Spokane, Whatcom, Lewis, Mason, Chelan-Douglas and Okanogan counties.

Vacancies for public health officials are growing, with spots open in Yakima, Walla Walla, Spokane, Whatcom, Lewis, Mason, Chelan-Douglas and Okanogan counties.

Hawaii hypocrisy? West Coast lawmakers soak up sun in Maui

Hawaii hypocrisy? West Coast lawmakers soak up sun in Maui

While Americans face renewed Coronavirus mandates and calls to hunker down at home for the holidays, some West Coast lawmakers made a trip to Hawaii this week for a political conference.  

While Americans face renewed Coronavirus mandates and calls to hunker down at home for the holidays, some West Coast lawmakers made a trip to Hawaii this week for a political conference.  

NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state

NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state

All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.

All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.

State COVID-19 transmission fastest since March, hospital surge ‘exponential’

State COVID-19 transmission fastest since March, hospital surge ‘exponential’

COVID-19 cases are surging around the state at the fastest transmission rates since March, but what is even more concerning to health officials is the number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals.

COVID-19 cases are surging around the state at the fastest transmission rates since March, but what is even more concerning to health officials is the number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals.

Delta Air Lines middle seat blocking extended through March 2021

Delta Air Lines middle seat blocking extended through March 2021

Delta will continue to provide more space for customers as the only U.S. airline blocking middle seats for flights departing now through March 30, 2021.

Delta will continue to provide more space for customers as the only U.S. airline blocking middle seats for flights departing now through March 30, 2021.