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Coronavirus Live Updates: HHS Secretary Says Nearly Every Nursing Home Patient Could Be Vaccinated By Christmas

HuffPost reporters are tracking the latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic.
By HuffPost Staff, HuffPost

U.S. Surpasses Record For Coronavirus Deaths In A Single Day

More than 2,800 people died from COVID-19 in the U.S. on Wednesday, higher than the previous record of just over 2,600 dead in a single day in April.
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‘Very Dark Couple Of Weeks’: Morgues And Hospitals Overflow

Health officials fear the crisis will be even worse in coming weeks, after many Americans ignored pleas to stay home over Thanksgiving.
By Tammy Webber and Heather Hollingsworth, AP

With Inaction By Washington, States Scramble To Offer Virus Aid

Elected officials are spending the last of a spring federal COVID relief package as an end-of-year deadline approaches.
By Cedar Attanasio and Julie Carr Smyth, AP

U.S. Coronavirus Cases Soar Past 13 Million As Holiday Season Kicks Off

Experts fear the holidays will lead to even more rampant spread of the coronavirus.
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A Quarter Million Americans Have Died From COVID-19. It Didn't Have To Be This Way.

The United States' grim mortality statistics are the direct result of political decisions by the country’s leaders.
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These 5 States Just Set Records For COVID-19 Deaths

Eight months into the pandemic, America is still setting coronavirus records. It will likely set a lot more.
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U.S. Sets Record For Cases Amid Election Battle Over Virus

While Trump and Biden wait for the last electoral votes, over 100,000 Americans were confirmed to have the coronavirus today, setting a new record.
By Lindsey Tanner, AP

Texas Ranks Highest In Total Number Of COVID-19 Cases In U.S.

The nation’s second-most populous state surpassed California's total as coronavirus cases continued to rise across the country.
By AP

U.S. Reaches 8 Million Coronavirus Cases As Flu Season Begins

Experts have long worried about the pandemic coinciding with flu season.
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