COVID-19

First Case of British Coronavirus Variant Has Been Confirmed in the U.S. – The New York Times

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First Case of British Coronavirus Variant Has Been Confirmed in the U.S. – The New York Times:

Discovery of the variant led to a harsher lockdown across London and the surrounding areas around Christmas, and cases of the variant have been identified in France, Spain and other European nations. Health officials in Ontario, Canada, said on Saturday they had identified two cases of the variant in a couple with no known travel history or exposure.

Early Vaccine Doubters Now Show a Willingness to Roll Up Their Sleeves – The New York Times

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Early Vaccine Doubters Now Show a Willingness to Roll Up Their Sleeves – The New York Times:

The lure of the vaccines’ modest quantities also can’t be underestimated as a driver of desire, somewhat like the must-have frenzy generated by a limited-edition Christmas gift, according to public opinion experts.

 

… the grim reality of the pandemic — with more than 200,000 new cases and some 3,000 deaths daily — and the wanness of this holiday season are perhaps among the biggest factors.

Covid-19 Live Updates: Plans to Ship Vaccine Are Underway – The New York Times

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Covid-19 Live Updates: Plans to Ship Vaccine Are Underway – The New York Times:

“With Pfizer’s vaccine cleared for emergency use on Friday, states eagerly began their own preparations to receive the vaccine within days. Up to 300,000 cases have been traced to a Boston Biogen conference in February.”

*This is an important next step.

Warriors’ decision to play without fans could set example for the NBA

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Warriors’ decision to play without fans could set example for the NBA:

“The Warriors will play Thursday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets without any fans at Chase Center, becoming the first NBA team to play without a crowd. It is a landmark decision that could set the tone for how the rest of the league handles the coronavirus pandemic.”