A second pharmaceutical company, Moderna Inc, is expected to seek separate approval later in December for its Covid-19 vaccine. People enjoy outdoor dining in New York City. Many people were scrambling to get tested before Thursday's holiday, leading to long lines at screening sites in New York City and elsewhere. The United States surpassed 12 million Covid-19 cases on Saturday, as the nation's death toll climbed to more than 255,000 since the pandemic began. In a recent Gallup poll, just 58% of Americans said they planned to get a Covid-19 vaccine, up from 50% in September.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 23, 2020 01:18 UTC