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Arizona reports more than 10,000 new cases of COVID-19 | TheHill

“While today’s higher numbers have a simple explanation due to the long weekend, the numbers are still trending in a concerning direction, especially considering that the number of holiday parties and gatherings are expected to increase over the next few weeks,” Christ wrote in a blog post Tuesday.

The state, particularly Maricopa County, is also seeing record hospital admissions.

Source: Arizona reports more than 10,000 new cases of COVID-19 | TheHill

Capitol physician advises lawmakers against attending dinners, receptions during COVID-19 spike | TheHill

The Capitol’s attending physician is advising members of Congress to take more stringent precautions against COVID-19, such as staying away from dinners or receptions, as they return to Washington this week during a nationwide surge in cases.&nbsp

Source: Capitol physician advises lawmakers against attending dinners, receptions during COVID-19 spike | TheHill

California COVID-19 cases break daily record again – Los Angeles Times

Medical professionals hold signs during a street-corner protest.

Preliminary totals released by L.A. County reported about 7,000 new cases — the most in a single day, a sum that does not yet include new cases reported by Long Beach and Pasadena, which operate their own independent public health departments and will release their numbers later Tuesday. The previous single-day high for all of L.A. County was recorded on Nov. 23, according to The Times’ independent tally, with 6,186 cases.

Source: California COVID-19 cases break daily record again – Los Angeles Times

Georgia elections official slams Trump over voter fraud claims, warns of potential violence | TheHill

“Mr. President, it looks like a likely loss in the state of Georgia,” a visibly shaken Sterling said. “We’re investigating. There’s always a possibility. I get it. You have the rights to go through the court. What you don’t have the ability to do — and you need to step up and say this — is stop inspiring people to commit potential violence. Someone’s going to get hurt. Someone’s going to get shot. Someone’s going to get killed. It’s not right. Source: Georgia elections official slams Trump over voter fraud claims, warns of potential violence | TheHill

Federal Court Affirms New York’s Green Light Law Allowing Undocumented Immigrants To Seek Driver’s Licenses – Gothamist

An Erie County clerk had sued the state over the law, saying it would make him personally liable for violating U.S. immigration policy. Judges pointed out his role in issuing driver’s licenses was “purely ministerial.”

Source: Federal Court Affirms New York’s Green Light Law Allowing Undocumented Immigrants To Seek Driver’s Licenses – Gothamist

NYC Health Department Study Identifies Household Contact And Gatherings Of 10 Or More As Major Factors In Virus Transmission – Gothamist

Health officials also said that the study, which is yet to be released, found that wearing masks reduced the risk of infection by 40%.

Source: NYC Health Department Study Identifies Household Contact And Gatherings Of 10 Or More As Major Factors In Virus Transmission – Gothamist