The president-elect warned that more American lives would be at risk if members of the new administration are unable to plan for the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine in coordination with current Trump administration officials.
The biotechnology firm announced that in addition to the high rate of disease prevention overall, the shot reduced severe cases of illness.
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New policies went into effect in Virginia, while Maryland’s Howard County announced tougher restrictions in an attempt to slow the momentum of the spread.
The announcement came the same day teachers unions urged Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) to switch the state to online-only learning.
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The president-elect’s first big economic speech did not urge a compromise with Republicans on a stimulus bill, and he danced around the need for further lockdowns or business and school closures.
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Jay Clayton, a longtime corporate lawyer, was thrust into controversy when President Trump said he would nominate him to be the next U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
With coronavirus cases spiking across the country, confining the event to one location gives the sport the best chance to safely complete the tournament without disruption.
The team had allowed a small number of fans to attend its most recent game at FedEx Field.
