The daily record of 3,384 deaths came on April 14, in the early stages of the pandemic. But despite more stringent face-mask requirements, curfews and limits on bars and restaurants, the metrics of the virus have only worsened. Officials from the US government's Operation Warp Speed program told reporters Tuesday they plan to release 6.4 million Covid-19 vaccine doses nationwide in an initial distribution after the first one is cleared by regulators for emergency use, which could happen as soon as December 10. If all goes well 40 million doses will be distributed by the end of the year, they said. A Food and Drug Administration ruling on emergency use for Pfizer Inc's vaccine is expected on December 10.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 25, 2020 12:45 UTC