New cases in prisons this week reached their highest level since testing began in the spring, far outstripping previous peaks in April and August. ———LONDON — Paul McCartney says he’s keen to get vaccinated against COVID-19. In an interview Friday with the BBC, the ex-Beatle also downplayed the likelihood he’d go on tour next year to support his latest album released this week, “McCartney III,” saying it depends on the successful of virus countermeasures. When asked if he would get a coronavirus vaccine, the 78-year-old McCartney said, “Yeah, I will yeah. ———BERLIN — Germany’s health minister urged for patience as the country prepares to start vaccinating people against COVID-19, saying those most at risk should be immunized first.

Source: Daily Sun December 18, 2020 21:22 UTC