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NYC Sees Post-Holiday Closing; Colorado Toll Rises: Virus Update

WATCH: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Vice Dean Joshua Sharfstein speaks about the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine, what it means for herd immunity, and why people need to keep wearing masks and maintain social distancing.(Source: Bloomberg)

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By Bloomberg News

December 14, 2020 at 11:03 PM UTC

Updated on

December 15, 2020 at 10:03 PM UTC

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Moderna Inc.’s vaccine was deemed safe by U.S. regulators, clearing the way for a second shot to quickly gain emergency authorization. In Europe, regulators will review Pfizer Inc.’s vaccine earlier than planned amid growing pressure to approve it quickly.

British authorities will hold talks on Christmas coronavirus rules after a surge in infections fueled demands from medical experts to stop households socializing over the holiday. Denmark is extending local lockdowns to the entire country, while Italy’s prime minister is mulling further curbs to slow cases during the festive season.