“Given the high number of infections, we assume that the restrictions which are in place before Christmas will continue to be valid until the start of January, certainly for most parts of Germany”, Merkel said, adding that the number of COVID-19 deaths is a reason for concern. Source: German COVID-19 restrictions set to last into 2021 | New Europe
US looking to lift travel ban on Schengen passport holders soon | New Europe – (President wants to import more Covid-19 to keep US number one in deaths and sickness from the virus?)
The White House is considering ending its entry ban on non-US travellers entering the country from certain countries, including Brazil, the UK, Ireland and 26 European countries, several officials told Reuters.
The ban, imposed by the Trump administration to contain the spread of the pandemic, does not consider lifting separate entry bans on most non-US citizens who have recently been in China or Iran, according to the officials.
Source: US looking to lift travel ban on Schengen passport holders soon | New Europe
Norway to keep virus restrictions until mid-December | New Europe
Norway’s prime minister Erna Solberg said on Wednesday that the country needs at least another three weeks to assess whether its current coronavirus restrictions can be lifted. “There is light at the end of the tunnel. We must hold on”, Solberg said. She added that the government could offer v
Source: Norway to keep virus restrictions until mid-December | New Europe
Georgia begins second lockdown | New Europe
Georgia’s government announced a multi-phased plan for putting the largest cities into 2-months lockdown starting from Saturday.
The announcement comes as the country struggles to slow a second wave in COVID-19 infections. Georgia confirmed 3,801 new cases on Thursday, taking the total number of infections to 118,690.
Palestine reports 1,906 new COVID-19 cases, 91,464 in total – China.org.cn
City of El Paso, Texas – Municipal Government – Posts | Facebook
Source: City of El Paso, Texas – Municipal Government – Posts | Facebook
San Diego County Surpasses 75,000 COVID-19 Cases, Nears 1,000 Deaths | KPBS
San Diego County public health officials reported 944 COVID-19 infections and four deaths Wednesday, raising the region’s totals to 75,305 cases and 988 deaths.
Four men died between Nov. 14 and Nov. 22, and their ages ranged from late 50s to mid-80s. All had underlying medical conditions.
It is the 15th consecutive day that more than 600 new cases were reported, following a record-high 1,546 cases Tuesday.
Source: San Diego County Surpasses 75,000 COVID-19 Cases, Nears 1,000 Deaths | KPBS
US coronavirus: Hospitalizations hit another record as experts warn Thanksgiving gatherings could worsen the pandemic – CNN
The number of Covid-19 patients in US hospitals hit a record for the 16th straight day Wednesday, at more than 89,900, according to the COVID Tracking Project, as many medical centers warn they’re running out of capacity. Source: US coronavirus: Hospitalizations hit another record as experts warn Thanksgiving gatherings could worsen the pandemic – CNN
26th Day of November – Fat Cow Co – 2003 –
The Concorde makes its final flight, over Bristol, England The Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde (/ˈkɒŋkɔːrd/) is a British–French turbojet-powered supersonic passenger airliner that was operated until it did its final flight on the 26th November, 2003. Concorde was jointly developed and manufactured by Sud Aviation (later Aérospatiale) and the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) under an Anglo-French treaty.
COVID-19 disaster is not natural – it was created by UK government ideology | openDemocracy
The economy came first and the pandemic second, with superman Johnson ready for the role and leading the way. In fact, Johnson took a half-term holiday shortly after and never could make that phone booth transformation, much as he tried.
It might be argued that the full significance of COVID-19 was only recognised later. If that is the case then Johnson and his government were fully at fault. The UK did have a sound biosecurity strategy, but exercises showed that it was not ready. There was plenty of knowledge and expertise around to say what to do, and the rapid responses in East Asia were already clear: New Scientist reported on the outbreak and the regional precautions being taken right back on 7 January, more than three weeks before COBRA even met.
Source: COVID-19 disaster is not natural – it was created by UK government ideology | openDemocracy
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