U.S. Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use
The FDA authorized Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in health workers and nursing home residents, beginning distribution within days. The decision launches the largest U.S. vaccination campaign, with Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines expected later, while officials warn timelines depend on manufacturing and supply.
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Hambley under scrutiny over COVID exposure at hearings
Ohio lawmaker Hambley faced questions after attending a House State and Local Government Committee hearing while infected with COVID-19. He testified for Senate Bill 311 limiting the Ohio Department of Health quarantine powers, said he quarantined Nov 19 to Dec 2, and noted testing after symptoms. Democrats criticized lack of contact tracing as Ohio reports rising cases and deaths.
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White House pressures FDA chief over vaccine approval
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows pressed FDA chief Stephen Hahn to grant an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by day’s end or face possible firing. Two officials said the talk included a warning that Hahn’s job was at risk if the authorization was not issued before Saturday.
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