Covid-19: First vaccine given in US as roll-out begins
Craig TaylorThe first dose was given in New York, kicking off the largest vaccination drive in US history. BBC News – US & Canada
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Covid: First round of US vaccinations to begin on Monday
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine was approved earlier this week and doses are being distributed this weekend. BBC News – US & Canada
Covid vaccine: US drugs agency FDA to proceed with Pfizer approval
US media say FDA head Stephen Hahn has been told to approve it on Friday or quit, but he denies this. BBC News – US & Canada
Joe Biden’s son Hunter says he is under investigation over taxes
US media say the inquiry relates to his business dealings with foreign countries including China. BBC News – US & Canada
Covid: Biden vows 100m vaccinations for US in first 100 days
The US President-elect says he can’t promise to end Covid quickly, but he can change its course. BBC News – US & Canada
Covid: Most of California under strict new lockdown as cases surge
Around 85% of the state’s 40 million people are under a stay-at-home order that includes Christmas. BBC News – US & Canada