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Case of highly infectious UK variant of coronavirus identified in California 31 Dec 2020 - 12:32 pm
A hospital worker pushes two Computer on Wheels (COW) workstations outside the emergency room at the Community Hospital of Huntington Park during a surge in positive coronavirus cases in Huntington Park, California, U.S. December 29, 2020. REUTERS/Bing Gu
Over 12.4 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines distributed, 2.5 mln administered: US CDC 30 Dec 2020 - 11:53 pm
KIRKLAND, WA - DECEMBER 28: Pharmacists prepare doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Life Care Center of Kirkland on December 28, 2020 in Kirkland, Washington. The Life Care Center of Kirkland, a nursing home, was an early epicenter for coronavirus outbre
Argentina approves AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid vaccine 30 Dec 2020 - 10:46 pm
FILE PHOTO: A test tube labelled with the Vaccine is seen in front of an AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken, September 9, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Canada will require negative COVID-19 test for air passengers 30 Dec 2020 - 10:40 pm
FILE PHOTO: A traveller passes a YYZ airport code sign in the international arrival lounge amid a growing global number of coronavirus cases at Pearson Airport in Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 13, 2020. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
Biden picks Hicks to be first female deputy defense secretary 30 Dec 2020 - 07:13 pm
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First reported US case of virus variant triggers questions 30 Dec 2020 - 06:34 pm
County of Los Angeles paramedics examine a potential Covid-19 patient sitting on the sidewalk before transporting him to a hospital in Hawthorne, California on December 29, 2020.  AFP / Apu GOMES
Vaccinated US nurse contracts COVID-19, expert says Pfizer shot needed more time to work: ABC 30 Dec 2020 - 02:58 pm
A vial of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Liam McBurney/Pool via Reuters
US Congress inches closer to Trump veto override as Republican tensions grow 30 Dec 2020 - 02:09 pm
The US Capitol building is seen on a cold and sunny winter day as Congress is in session in Washington on December 29, 2020.  AFP / Eric BARADAT
U.S. congressman-elect Letlow dies of COVID-19 30 Dec 2020 - 10:22 am
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U.S. detects first case of COVID-19 variant as Biden offers gloomy vaccine outlook 30 Dec 2020 - 10:05 am
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks on the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic at the Queen Theater on December 29, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th president in a scaled-down ceremony due to the pandemic
Biden says Trump vaccine plan falling 'far behind' 30 Dec 2020 - 12:39 am
WILMINGTON, DE - DECEMBER 29: U.S. President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks on the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic at the Queen Theater on December 29, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th president in a scaled-dow
US COVID test requirement for UK travelers should extend to other nations - US official 30 Dec 2020 - 12:05 am
Travelers check in for their flights at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Romulus, Michigan, U.S., December 24, 2020. REUTERS/Emily Elconin
CDC forecasts 400,000 US Covid deaths before Trump’s exit 29 Dec 2020 - 09:15 pm
People take a selfie in front of a
Chile records first case of British variant of coronavirus - health ministry 29 Dec 2020 - 08:57 pm
Healthcare workers prepare to receive the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Posta Central hospital in Santiago, Chile December 24, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
Trump blasts 'weak' Republican leaders over $2,000 checks, defense bill 29 Dec 2020 - 08:20 pm
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Argentina launches Covid-19 vaccines with controversial Sputnik V 29 Dec 2020 - 07:59 pm
A woman receives an injection with the Sputnik V (Gam-COVID-Vac) vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Dr. Pedro Fiorito hospital in Avellaneda, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, December 29, 2020. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Harris receives COVID-19 shot in bid to boost US vaccine confidence 29 Dec 2020 - 07:17 pm
Registered nurse Patricia Cummings administers the COVID-19 vaccine to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris December 29, 2020 at the United Medical Center in Washington, DC. -
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American Airlines to restart US commercial Boeing 737 MAX flights 29 Dec 2020 - 01:25 pm
FILE PHOTO: People depart a Boeing 737 Max airplane at Dallas Fort Worth Airport following a media flight to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in Dallas, Texas, U.S., December 2, 2020. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri