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US Virus Deaths 'Obliterate' Single-Day Record

Facebook to remove COVID-19 vaccine-related misinformation
The requirement of an extreme low temperature of -70 deg C for storing the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer poses a big challenge for its delivery in a developing nation like India, especially in its smaller towns and rural areas where maintaining such cold chain facilities would be very hard, Guleria said. [Full Article...]
Former French president Valéry Giscard dies of coronavirus at 94

Indian educator wins global teaching prize

Brazilian bank robbers seize another city, sow chaos, death

Germany to extend Covid-19 restrictions till Jan 10: Chancellor Merkel

California Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Regional Stay-at-Home Order Based on ICU Capacity
Covid-19 hospitalisations in California, the most populous USA state with almost 40 million residents, have climbed 86 per cent over two weeks, Mr Newsom said. Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the U.S. with a population of over 3.9 million. Residents will be required to stay home for three weeks when the hospital's intensive care units (ICUs) reach below 15% capacity. [Full Article...]
Australian leader seeks conciliation in dispute with China
