Prognosis
France, Italy Extend Curbs; Brazil Record Deaths: Virus Update
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French President Emmanuel Macron said a four-week lockdown will begin on Saturday, and Italy’s cabinet extended restrictions on movement and business openings. They were the latest signs that Europe is yet again losing control of the pandemic, although Hungary plans to ease curbs.
Pfizer Inc. said its vaccine was 100% effective in a final-stage trial in kids age 12 to 15, a finding that could pave the way for shots for teens and pre-teens before the next school year.