Pfizer and Germany's BioNTech announced that they will apply on Friday for an FDA emergency use authorization for their coronavirus vaccine. Why it matters: This could set the stage for initial vaccine distribution in the U.S. by mid-to-late December. It also comes less than two weeks after Pfizer released efficacy data for its vaccine, and just days after releasing safety data — which suggests that fellow vaccine developer Moderna may apply for its emergency use authorization around Thanksgiving.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the surge in coronavirus cases across the country and whether information on the pandemic will be shared with President-elect Biden's transition team.
Hospital CEOs on Thursday painted a grim picture of Minnesota’s health care system. In a news conference with Gov. Tim Walz, they begged people to follow the latest restrictions. Without compliance, it’s very possible the state won’t have enough health care workers to go around.
The CDC issued new guidance on Thursday advising Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving, warning doing so may increase the chance of getting and spreading COVID-19. Why it matters: The U.S. has seen over 1 million new coronavirus case in just this past week — and indoor household gatherings nationwide could make the situation even worse.
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team is weighing whether to give Trump administration coronavirus coordinator Deborah Birx a role in its Covid-19 response, even as it prepares a broader purge of officials closely tied to the president’s handling of the pandemic.