The announcement. Unprecedented that there should be a rich abundance of approaches, all of which rich abundance of approaches, all of which are rich abundance of approaches, all of which are essential. And new data shows another covid 19 vaccine developed in the us that may only require a single dose is 66 effective. In other news, primary schools in wales could re open to all pupils after half term though the nationwide lockdown will continue. And thousands of volunteers helping the nhs with the Vaccine Roll Out will be prioritised for a jab. Hello, and a very good afternoon. The European Medicines Agency is expected to approve the Oxford Astrazeneca Covid Vaccine for use in the eu this afternoon. The uk has been using the Astrazeneca Jab in its Mass Immunisation Programme for weeks now. Meanwhile, the European Commission has published a redacted version of its contract with the pharmaceutical giant in a continuing row about supplies of the vaccine. A contract was signed in august fo
Says tackling the pandemic is his it doesnt change reality. First priority as the countrys joe biden will be the next president of the united states, number of cases hit 10 million. And donald trump will be leaving we have to come together to heal the soul of this country, the white house. So that we can effectively address this crisis as one country. And 25 years after the disability mr biden is already adopting discrimination act, why many the trappings of power disabled people still cant access getting briefings, more security what they need. And filling out his team. Pfizer says its Covid Vaccine offers 90 protection against the virus as cases in the us pass 10 million. Also in the programme in the state of georgia, joe bidens win was razor thin, so what does that mean for two Pivotal Senate races that will decide the balance good evening, and welcome to the bbc news. Could this be the news weve of power in washington . All been waiting for . Preliminary results suggest and the fut
Well be asking how likely it is that a vaccine might be available by the end of the year as we report on the continuing pressure on the nhs. We visit a Hospital Trust in derby where nearly 600 staff are currently off sick or self isolating because of coronavirus. In America President elect biden appoints a Coronavirus Task force and strikes a notably different tone to the president on face coverings. Please, i implore you, wear a mask. Do it for yourself. Do it for your neighbour. A mask is not a political statement. And a quarter century after the uks landmark disability rights legislation many young people tell us they still cant lead independent lives. And in sport later on bbc news. Non League Oxford city hope to seal their place in the fa cup second round if they can get past League One Northampton town. Good evening. The worlds leading scientists have expressed their delight along with a strong note of caution following the news that a vaccine against coronavirus has proved 90 ef
In wales, the 17 day lockdown has ended, but experts say it will be another fortnight before the full impact of the restrictions is known. The lockdown has given way to a new regime of restrictions throughout wales, allowing non essential shops to reopen, and giving permission to up to four people from different households to meet both indoors and outdoors. Our wales correspondent Hywel Griffith has spent the day in Merthyr Tydfil, which still has one unlocked, but still uncertain. As businesses reopen, people here in Merthyr Tydfil are all too aware that the virus is still spreading. Margaret and mavis are meeting again for the First Time Since the firebreak. Were a bit wary, frightened really. Weve maybe put ourselves into something by coming up here today. Maybe well have to go back into lockdown. You know, before christmas, or lets. Lets go and buy some stuff now youre filling your shopping bags while you can . Yes definitely. Lauras noticed people starting to stockpile shopping wh