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Europe was one of the first big regions outside of China to bear the brunt of the virus this spring. Now, the WHO has warned cases on the continent are surging at alarming rates once again.
As Covid-19 infections spike to record numbers, European governments are imposing strict regional measures -- from bans on socializing to curfews for restaurants and bars.
That whack-a-mole approach is proving to be both complicated and controversial, as nations around the world try to tackle local outbreaks. But without more robust contact tracing and testing in place, it's among the only options available to officials hoping to contain the virus' spread.
The last line of defense: Secondary lockdowns. Israel is preparing to reinforce nationwide restrictions today, becoming the first country to do so. The United Kingdom's Health Secretary has hinted that England might have to follow suit, if infections continue to spike.
YOU ASKED. WE ANSWERED
Q: Do we need a vaccine to get Covid-19 under control?
A: Not according to the United States' top doctor, Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams. "The tools to stop this virus are already in our communities," he said. Just look at places like New York.
How New York did it: The state was the hardest hit by the virus in early spring, implemented one of the earliest shutdown orders in the US, and reopened regions only when they met several health requirements. In recent weeks, New York has maintained an infection rate lower than 1%. Health officials across the country have said adherence to safety measures like widespread mask usage could be nearly as powerful as another lockdown -- and even more effective than a vaccine.
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WHAT'S IMPORTANT TODAY
This is what a Covid-era campaign event looks like
At a CNN town hall on Thursday, Democratic nominee Joe Biden showed the empathy and fact-based thinking that President Donald Trump has been lacking, both at his own similar event two days before and throughout his botched management of a pandemic that has killed nearly 200,000 Americans, Stephen Collinson writes.
At a unique drive-in event that reflected the reality of America's socially distanced election season, Biden lacerated the President over the pandemic, saying he did not trust Trump -- particularly when it came to vaccines. "We should listen to the scientists, not to the President," Biden said.
And he's not the only one. A former top aide to Vice President Mike Pence assailed Trump's response to the pandemic in a new video Thursday, adding to the growing list of former administration officials who have criticized the President and, in several cases, endorsed Biden.
Internal report sheds light on condition suffered by vaccine trial participant
CNN has obtained an internal safety report by pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca that sheds light on the neurological condition suffered by one of the participants in its coronavirus vaccine clinical trial.
As the world closely watches the development process of a number of vaccines, hoping for an end to a deadly pandemic, some scientists say AstraZeneca's communications about the patient's condition have not been fully transparent.
The pandemic didn't solve climate change. This week's disasters are proof
If you thought Covid-19 restrictions like enforced lockdowns and social distancing would put a lasting dent in our collective carbon footprint and save the world from warming, you were mistaken.
Earlier this year, in the midst of a horrific news cycle and a rapidly mounting death toll, that notion was a welcome silver lining to the pandemic. As people around the world stayed at home to stop the spread of the coronavirus, greenhouse gas emissions from the energy and transport industries plummeted, dropping to record lows. But it may have given some a false sense that the worst effects of climate change were being mitigated. They're not.
ON OUR RADAR
- Wearing nothing but white face masks, some 220 volunteers took part in an installation organized by Spencer Tunick in north London, the first major participatory work of art since the UK went into lockdown.
- Seoul plans to sue a church linked to an August coronavirus outbreak for $4 million in damages.
- A pastor in Idaho who called himself a "no-masker" during a service and repeatedly questioned the veracity of coronavirus case reporting is in the ICU after contracting Covid-19.
- A fan who attended the Kansas City Chiefs' opening night game has tested positive for Covid-19. Now everyone who sat near them is in quarantine.
- The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution condemning anti-Asian sentiment amid the pandemic.
TODAY'S TOP TIP
Many of our readers want to know how long they'll have to keep wearing masks. The answer: Possibly into next year (when a vaccine is expected to become widely available) -- but for good reason. "These face masks are the most important, powerful public health tool we have," CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield said. "If we did it for six, eight, 10, 12 weeks, we'd bring this pandemic under control."
In short, keep wearing your mask.
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"Fight that good fight. Put in the work for your mental health and change your perspective, because it's possible." -- Kevin Hines, suicide survivor and mental health advocate
A recent CDC study suggests more people are experiencing suicidal thoughts since the pandemic hit. CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to Hines about coping with depression, and how best to help those who are struggling right now. Listen Now.
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