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Malaysia Secures 12.8 Million Doses Of Pfizer Vaccine, Delivery From First Quarter
The Journal said its distribution plan for the vaccine, developed in conjunction with BioNTech SE of Germany, includes refrigerated storage sites at Pfizer's facilities in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Puurs, Belgium, and expanding storage capacity at distribution sites in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, and in Karlsruhe, Germany. [Full Article...]
Northern Health urges residents to respect COVID-19 rules ahead of weekend
The previous record of 72 was reported November 18th and 24th. The state health department reported 5,704 new cases on Friday, putting the state at 3,476 deaths and 295,001 cases due to the virus since March. Of those tests, 14.1% were positive, compared to the rolling 7-day average positivity rate, which is 13.5%. That suggests daily death counts, too, may fall in the coming weeks. [Full Article...]
Los Angeles issues three-week stay-home order as coronavirus surges
Almost 2,000 people in the county are hospitalized. "On November 17, Los Angeles County established thresholds for additional actions if the five-day average of cases is 4,500 or more or hospitalizations are more than 2,000 per day. Currently, 1,893 remain hospitalized and 387,793 cases have been reported in the county. Health officials raised concerns about a spike in transmissions before the Tha... [Full Article...]
Trudeau Names Vaccine Team Lead
Opposition parties criticized Trudeau for not ensuring Canadians get priority access to vaccines. Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole said Trudeau has "no plan" for vaccines much like he had no plan for rapid testing. The Canadian Armed Forces will assist with planning for the distribution of vaccines, and logistical challenges, such as cold storage, data-sharing, and reaching rural and Indigenous ... [Full Article...]
Quebec reports over 1,200 new COVID-19 cases, 38 new deaths
A COVID-19 outbreak at a long-term care centre in Montreal continued to grow, with five new cases reported on Thursday. The Manitoba Human Rights Commission says it's getting between 50-100 calls a month from people who say being forced to wear a mask during the pandemic is a violation of their rights. [Full Article...]
New Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 Nationally; Less Than 5 In Clare
NPHET does not reveal the actual number if between one and four cases have been detected. Donegal remains the county with the highest incidence rate at 218, Louth (201.7), Limerick (188) and Waterford (149.8) also remain high. Today's new case number is the lowest since September 21st. Restrictions on inter-county travel and the ban on household visits are set to remain in place unt... [Full Article...]
High Winds Could Prompt Power Shutoffs for Thousands of Edison Customers | KFI
On the November 25 edition of the Reporter Roundup, KPCC reporters discuss the fire danger posed by the Santa Ana winds , how the pandemic will change Thanksgiving film opening numbers and how high school students will spend their weekend completing college applications . [Full Article...]
Novel Coronavirus Mutations Do Not Appear to Increase Transmissibility
The COVID-19 coronavirus is mutating as it spreads worldwide in the pandemic, but none of the now documented mutations seem to allow it to spread more quickly, scientists said Wednesday. Van Dorp. With SARS-CoV-2, the first vaccines that prove effective against the disease it causes may obtain regulatory approval and begin to be used to immunize people before the end of the year. [Full Article...]