Helen Branswell: The Covid-19 vaccines are a marvel of science. Here’s how we can make the best use of them. / STAT A factory in New York is racing to make enough glass vials to deliver more than 100 million vaccine doses by January. / The New Yorker On Wednesday,
The CDC voted in favor of a Covid-19 vaccine schedule that prioritizes health care workers and elderly people living in long-term care facilities. / Science Related: A broad timeline of when various groups in the US can get vaccinated, based on risk. / CNN The new recommended Covid-19 quarantine
Moderna says that if its vaccine is approved for emergency use, Americans could get injections as soon as December 21. / The Associated Press Centers for Disease Control advisers will vote today on who should get first priority for vaccines. / CNN The number of people hospitalized with Covid-19 in the
An in-depth look at the past 20 incredibly stupid days of Trump's attempt to overturn the election. / The Washington Post The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has thrown out US Rep. Mike Kelly's election challenge, which would have invalidated millions of mail-in votes. / NBC News "
Trump's demand for a recount in Wisconsin's two largest counties has so far resulted in a net gain of 132 votes for Biden. / The Guardian What was behind Michigan’s fake voter fraud scandal? Endangered Republicans vying to prove their loyalty to Trump. / POLITICO Following a
Thanksgiving is seen as a test that will make or break the United States’ coronavirus response. / The Associated Press The share of Americans who plan to eat Thanksgiving dinner with people outside their household is highest among Libertarians. / The New York Times “These holidays are going to be the real
Michigan has certified Biden's win, ending Trump's fight to delay the election results in the state. / BuzzFeed News Following Michigan's vote to certify, the General Services Administration officially recognized President-elect Biden, and has started the transition process. / Associated Press Biden's cabinet
US approval for distributing a Covid vaccine produced by Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech may come as soon as Dec. 11. / Reuters British company AstraZeneca says its new vaccine is up to 90% effective. / The Associated Press How Americans can make the best of a very small holiday this
A poll of more than 2,000 Americans finds that 38 percent intend to gather with 10 or more people during the holiday season. / Vox California institutes a limited stay-at-home order that will last through December. / The Associated Press Rachel Maddow was off for most of the past
At current rates, the US could reach 2,000 daily coronavirus deaths within a month—the highest toll since the spring. / The Atlantic "This is a strong recommendation." The CDC is asking people not to travel for Thanksgiving. / BuzzFeed News Losing her mother to cancer during the pandemic,
