Category: News


Covid: First Americans ‘could get vaccine in December’


Dr Moncef Slaoui told US network CNN the plan was to “ship vaccines to the immunisation sites within 24 hours” of a vaccine being approved.

Trump options narrow as Michigan backs Biden win


US President Donald Trump faces a fresh setback in his bid to overturn election defeat as Michigan lawmakers indicated they would not seek to undo Joe Biden’s projected win in the state.

https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-55025997

COVID-19 vaccine could return US economy to near normal by end of 2021


The outlook continues to be clouded by COVID-19 but a team of University of Michigan economists sees encouraging signs that could bring economic life close to normal by the end of 2021.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/11/20/coronavirus-vaccine-economic-forecast-university-of-michigan/3778104001/

US election 2020: Biden wins Georgia recount as Trump setbacks mount


US President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in Georgia has been confirmed by a recount, as legal efforts by Donald Trump’s allies to challenge his defeat were dismissed in three states.

https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-55006188

A spiraling COVID-19 crisis will confront Joe Biden on day one. What’s his plan and how will he get it done?


WASHINGTON – President-elect Joe Biden will arrive at the White House Jan. 20 at a critical juncture in America’s battle against COVID-19. In the weeks before he takes office, the winter season is expected to further the virus’

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/19/bidens-covid-19-plan-face-hurdles-coronavirus-pandemic-rages/6281450002/