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The U.S. has hit a record number of Covid-19 hospitalizations, with many states in the Midwest suffering the worst. This is especially worrying given that the Thanksgiving holiday is next week, and many people still plan to travel around the country visiting loved ones. In Canada, cases surged after Canadian Thanksgiving celebrations in October, a potential warning for things to come. Luckily, we’ve been learning even more evidence about what actually works to prevent the virus. Experts say that limiting small gatherings and closing schools are particularly important in order to reduce Covid-19 spread.

Business

Retailers are grappling with a slowdown in holiday sales due to surging cases of Covid-19. 

Pfizer will be testing its Covid-19 vaccine delivery program in four states: Rhode Island, New Mexico, Texas and Tennessee. 

SeaDream Cruise line cancels the rest of its 2020 cruise season after a Covid-19 outbreak on its first Caribbean trip since the beginning of the pandemic.

Science & Health

Wondering what a Covid-19 vaccine means for kids? Here’s what parents need to know. 

A new study suggests that Covid-19 immunity may last for a longer time than previously thought, but more research is needed. 

Did you know that wearable fitness trackers can help detect cases of Covid-19?

On The Upside

Good News, Baby: Research shows that fewer babies have been born preterm during the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to better birth outcomes for mother and child.