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California's Covid curfew to begin as cases surge beyond past peak | California's Covid curfew to begin as cases surge beyond past peak |
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On Saturday night, Californians will be under stay-at-home orders after 22:00 | On Saturday night, Californians will be under stay-at-home orders after 22:00 |
California is to begin a night-time curfew on Saturday, in an attempt to curb a surge in coronavirus cases. | California is to begin a night-time curfew on Saturday, in an attempt to curb a surge in coronavirus cases. |
The state's latest figures are now worse than the previous peak in August, the Los Angeles Times reports. | The state's latest figures are now worse than the previous peak in August, the Los Angeles Times reports. |
Across the US, the daily death toll linked to Covid-19 has passed 2,000 for the first time since May. | Across the US, the daily death toll linked to Covid-19 has passed 2,000 for the first time since May. |
About 187,000 new cases were recorded nationwide in the latest figures - released on Friday for the previous day - which is an all-time high. | About 187,000 new cases were recorded nationwide in the latest figures - released on Friday for the previous day - which is an all-time high. |
Several states have imposed new mask mandates and restrictions to try to combat the rise. | Several states have imposed new mask mandates and restrictions to try to combat the rise. |
Is this Covid wave in the US the worst yet? | Is this Covid wave in the US the worst yet? |
A US city engulfed by Covid, but no lockdown | A US city engulfed by Covid, but no lockdown |
Where has been hit hardest? | Where has been hit hardest? |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has also urged Americans to avoid travelling for the Thanksgiving holiday next week to prevent increased transmissions. | The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has also urged Americans to avoid travelling for the Thanksgiving holiday next week to prevent increased transmissions. |
Thanksgiving typically heralds the busiest week for travel in the US. Last year, an estimated 26 million people passed through the country's airports in the week surrounding the holiday. | Thanksgiving typically heralds the busiest week for travel in the US. Last year, an estimated 26 million people passed through the country's airports in the week surrounding the holiday. |
On Friday it was revealed that President Donald Trump's oldest son, Donald Trump Jr, had tested positive for coronavirus. "Apparently I got the 'rona," he said in a video on social media, adding that he was asymptomatic so far and quarantining. | On Friday it was revealed that President Donald Trump's oldest son, Donald Trump Jr, had tested positive for coronavirus. "Apparently I got the 'rona," he said in a video on social media, adding that he was asymptomatic so far and quarantining. |
What is going on in California? | What is going on in California? |
California reported a total of one million cases last week, making it the second state to do so after Texas. | California reported a total of one million cases last week, making it the second state to do so after Texas. |
The new daily curfew, from 22:00 until 5:00, begins on Saturday night and will carry on until 21 December, with a possible extension if needed, according to authorities. | The new daily curfew, from 22:00 until 5:00, begins on Saturday night and will carry on until 21 December, with a possible extension if needed, according to authorities. |
Restaurants will be able to offer takeout and delivery outside these hours. | Restaurants will be able to offer takeout and delivery outside these hours. |
The stay-at-home order affects 41 out of California's 58 counties, covering more than 94% of the state's population. | The stay-at-home order affects 41 out of California's 58 counties, covering more than 94% of the state's population. |
Some counties have also warned that a more severe lockdown could follow. The latest measures are not as strict as restrictions imposed between March and May, when all nonessential business and travel was prohibited. | Some counties have also warned that a more severe lockdown could follow. The latest measures are not as strict as restrictions imposed between March and May, when all nonessential business and travel was prohibited. |
Other places, including New York City, are also operating a night-time curfew. Bars, restaurants and gyms are allowed to open until 22:00, but schools have been closed. | Other places, including New York City, are also operating a night-time curfew. Bars, restaurants and gyms are allowed to open until 22:00, but schools have been closed. |
Californian authorities permit up to three households meeting outdoors | Californian authorities permit up to three households meeting outdoors |
The Californian curfew was announced by Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday. "The virus is spreading at a pace we haven't seen since the start of this pandemic, and the next several days and weeks will be critical to stop the surge," he wrote in a statement. | The Californian curfew was announced by Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday. "The virus is spreading at a pace we haven't seen since the start of this pandemic, and the next several days and weeks will be critical to stop the surge," he wrote in a statement. |
Hospital admissions are up 61% statewide in the last two weeks, according to the Los Angeles Times newspaper. | Hospital admissions are up 61% statewide in the last two weeks, according to the Los Angeles Times newspaper. |
"The data looks really bad right now," said Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer on Friday. | "The data looks really bad right now," said Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer on Friday. |
Mr Newsom came under criticism last week when it was revealed that he broke his own rules with a 12-person dinner party at a restaurant earlier in the month. | Mr Newsom came under criticism last week when it was revealed that he broke his own rules with a 12-person dinner party at a restaurant earlier in the month. |
Californian rules permit no more than three separate households to meet outdoors. However, a photo shared by a nearby diner showed showed top lobbyists at the same table as the governor. | Californian rules permit no more than three separate households to meet outdoors. However, a photo shared by a nearby diner showed showed top lobbyists at the same table as the governor. |
Mr Newsom has since apologised, calling his attendance "a bad mistake". | Mr Newsom has since apologised, calling his attendance "a bad mistake". |
Is Thanksgiving travel banned? | Is Thanksgiving travel banned? |
The CDC has recommended that Americans "consider" avoiding Thanksgiving travel and gatherings. | The CDC has recommended that Americans "consider" avoiding Thanksgiving travel and gatherings. |
"It's not a requirement. It's a recommendation," said Dr Henry Walke, the CDC's Covid-19 incident manager, on Thursday. | "It's not a requirement. It's a recommendation," said Dr Henry Walke, the CDC's Covid-19 incident manager, on Thursday. |
The following day, President Donald Trump re-tweeted the words of Republican Congressman Jim Jordan: "Don't lockdown the country. Don't impose curfews. Don't close schools. Let Americans decide for themselves. And celebrate Thanksgiving." | |
The president and President-elect Joe Biden have both said they are against imposing a national lockdown, and favour letting states come up with their own rules. | The president and President-elect Joe Biden have both said they are against imposing a national lockdown, and favour letting states come up with their own rules. |
How effective is getting a Covid test before you travel for Thanksgiving? | How effective is getting a Covid test before you travel for Thanksgiving? |
On Thursday, the White House coronavirus task force had its first public briefing in months. Members, including Vice-President Mike Pence, noted the rise in coronavirus cases . | On Thursday, the White House coronavirus task force had its first public briefing in months. Members, including Vice-President Mike Pence, noted the rise in coronavirus cases . |
The task force said indoor gatherings should be limited over the next couple of weeks. | The task force said indoor gatherings should be limited over the next couple of weeks. |
However on Saturday, US media noted that Mr Pence's wife, Karen, had sent out an invitation for a "Christmas craft" get-together at their home on 9 December for Congressional Club members. | However on Saturday, US media noted that Mr Pence's wife, Karen, had sent out an invitation for a "Christmas craft" get-together at their home on 9 December for Congressional Club members. |
The White House has also so far declined to engage with Joe Biden and his incoming administration on policy, as President Donald Trump refuses to concede the presidential contest. | The White House has also so far declined to engage with Joe Biden and his incoming administration on policy, as President Donald Trump refuses to concede the presidential contest. |
EASY STEPS: How to keep safe | EASY STEPS: How to keep safe |
HOPE AND LOSS: Your coronavirus stories | HOPE AND LOSS: Your coronavirus stories |
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STRESS: How to look after your mental health | STRESS: How to look after your mental health |