Dec. 2 Coronavirus updates: U.S. reports largest number of deaths since June
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The United Kingdom on Wednesday became the first country to formally approve the Pfizer and BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, a huge symbolic milestone in the fight against the pandemic.
The vaccine has been authorized far quicker than any other in history, its lightning development outpacing the 15-20 years it usually takes to develop these types of medicines.
The first inoculations are set to be rolled out next week, the government said.
Map of U.S. hot spots and worldwide Covid-19 cases.
Tracking surges in states across the country this winter.
Map of travel restrictions and which states have a mask mandate.
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