coronavirus

The U.S. has recorded more than 260,000 deaths in the coronavirus pandemic, a tally by NBC News reported Tuesday. Over the weekend, the United States topped 12 million cases of COVID-19, according to NBC News’ tally, as the third wave’s uncontrolled spread led the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to renew calls for Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving....

Here’s what you need to know about the spread of the coronavirus in San Diego County, including how many cases have been reported and the latest updates from local health officials

San Francisco Public Health Director Dr. Grant Colfax warned Friday that if the current COVID-19 trend continues in the county, it could be pushed back into California’s purple tier this week, at which time it would fall under the state-imposed curfew.

As COVID-19 cases surge, LA County officials took the contentious decision to ban outdoor dining at restaurants. Angie Crouch reports for the NBC4 News on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020.

Hospitals throughout Riverside County are contending with higher demand for beds because of increasing coronavirus cases, but they are well-positioned to deal with a second-wave surge, a health official said Tuesday.

Officials are asking people to avoid gatherings for Thanksgiving. Tony Shin reported on NBC4 News on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020.

Eric Cooper, CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank in Texas, said that they now feed double the amount of people they used to compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Orange County’s hospitalization rates for COVID-19 and its case rate per 100,000 residents continued to climb Tuesday as officials implored people to not socialize over the Thanksgiving holiday and, if they do, to get tested before and after a gathering. The county’s Health Care Agency reported 837 new diagnoses of COVID-19, raising the cumulative case total to 71,953, and two…

The California Restaurant Association sued Los Angeles County Tuesday in an effort to overturn the county’s plan to end in- person dining due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.

Some businesses were already hanging by a thread. Now many fear this is the nail in the coffin. Kim Baldonado reports for the NBC4 News on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020.

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday voted unanimously to use $5.61 million to fund the FEED LA program, which will provide more than 1 million meals to families in need through the YMCA amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite a decent slate of reviews, many critics wonder if it’s worth it for audiences to abandon their couches to go see “The Croods: A New Age” in theaters.

Oppenheimer Asset Management’s John Stoltzfus believes the Dow’s record move above 30,000 is justified despite the surge in coronavirus cases.

Doctors urge the CDC to be transparent about the side effects people may experience after getting their first shot of a coronavirus vaccine.

Mercy Hospital is in the St. Louis, Mo., area, which is in danger of running out of hospital rooms for its most critical patients.

Trump’s 62-second appearance came less than a day after his administration took a major step toward the transition to Joe Biden’s presidency.

Ghislaine Maxwell is in quarantine in jail after possible exposure to a staffer with Covid-19. She is charged with abetting sex crimes by Jeffrey Epstein.

Waiters and bartenders are losing their jobs – again – as governors and local officials shut down indoor dining and drinking establishments to combat the nationwide surge in coronavirus infections that is overwhelming hospitals and dashing hopes for a quick economic recovery

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is finalizing plans to shorten the recommended length of quarantine for those exposed to COVID-19, NBC News reports.

Use our interactive map to assess the risk level of attending an event, given the size and location.