Potential third COVID-19 vaccine shows promising early results
AstraZeneca and Oxford announced that early results show its vaccine could be up to 90% effective. This is the third vaccine breakthrough announced this month. source
Millions of people traveling for Thanksgiving despite official warnings
Sunday was the busiest travel day since the pandemic began, and more than 3 million people traveled through TSA checkpoints this weekend. The U.S. has 167,000 new COVID-19 cases a…
Millions of Americans line up at food banks before Thanksgiving
A food bank in Bergen County, New Jersey, has provided 670,000 meals to more than 45,000 families and said it can’t meet the growing demand. source
Volunteers, community provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need
Americans across the country are stepping up to help safely provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need as the nation faces a surging hunger crisis amid the pandemic. source
Biden urges people to be safe in Thanksgiving message
President-elect Joe Biden addressed the nation as many prepare to spend Thanksgiving apart from loved ones, acknowledging the more than 250,000 Americans killed by the virus. source
More than 50 million Americans expected to travel despite CDC warning
There are currently 2,300 COVID-19 deaths a day, and new virus restrictions are in effect across the country. Dr. Anthony Fauci said to keep indoor gatherings small. source
Many waiting for hours in food lines ahead of Thanksgiving
The pandemic has exacerbated a food crisis as 26 million Americans say their families do not have enough to eat, and at least 11 million children are suffering, according to…
Health care workers on what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving
Those on the front lines in hospitals talk about what they’re grateful for. Plus, communities give back to those in need. source
Thanksgiving celebrations underway as COVID-19 surges throughout US
Millions of Americans traveled by air in the days leading up to the holiday despite warnings from the CDC. With hospitalizations on the rise in 47 states, health care workers…
Crowds gathered for post-Thanksgiving deals despite COVID-19 warnings
Some U.S. stores saw an early morning rush of shoppers, but many were largely empty. source