U.K. Will Start Immunizing People Against COVID-19 On Tuesday, Officials Say Mass vaccinations will start less than a week after the U.K. approved the new drug. Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford says it could start "a long path back to normality." Bill Chappell
'Warning Signs Flashing': Job Growth Slows Sharply As Pandemic Takes Toll On Economy U.S. employers added just 245,000 jobs last month, as the runaway pandemic continued to weigh on hiring. The unemployment rate fell to 6.7% from 6.9% in October. Scott Horsley
States Prepare For COVID-19 Distribution NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. James Porter, president of Deaconess Health System, about how states and hospitals are preparing for the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Deadline Arrives For States To Order COVID-19 Vaccine With COVID-19 case numbers rising nationwide, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new regional stay-at-home orders. Tonight is the deadline for states to pre-order their doses of the vaccine. Pien Huang
News Brief: Hospitals Overwhelmed COVID-19, New Biden Appointments, Georgia Runoffs Coronavirus cases continue to rise, but the U.S. inches closer to a vaccine. Biden taps Anthony Fauci and Brian Deese for key advisor roles. And, Trump visits Georgia ahead of its runoff elections.
U.K., Russia Make Strides Towards Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution The United Kingdom and Russia both made big announcements on the coronavirus vaccine front this week. Frank Langfitt
A Pandemic Reprieve For Mountain Resorts And For Skiers Winter resorts across the country have spent months developing their plans for the new ski season. They require masks and distancing, and many have people reserve their time on the slopes. Dustin Jones
NIH Director Tells Churches To Do The "Altruistic, Loving Thing" And Stay Closed His comments came even as the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a federal district court to reexamine its previous support for restrictions on indoor religious services in California. Tom Gjelten
How Rich Countries Are 'Hoarding' The World's Vaccines, In Charts Experts say low-risk people in the U.S. will likely be immunized before many high-risk people in poor countries. Michaeleen Doucleff
'There's No Quick Fix For COVID-19,' Cautions Pennsylvania Secretary Of Health As state health officials make plans for a vaccine, many questions remain unanswered. In Pennsylvania, the top health official says she does not know how many doses will be made available initially. Jason Breslow