— EXPLAINER: Why is the EU taking so long to OK vaccine?
— Pandemic backlash jeopardizes public health powers, leaders
— Sweden’s prime minister says health officials misjudged new infection wave
— London and nearby areas will be placed under the highest level of restrictions starting Wednesday
— U.S. COVID-19 deaths top 300,000 just as vaccinations begin
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HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING:
NEWARK, N.J. — An emergency room nurse at Newark’s University Hospital on Tuesday became the first in New Jersey to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Maritza Beniquez said it was her birthday as the vaccination was administered.
“I couldn’t wait for this moment,” Beniquez said.