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SYDNEY (Reuters): Australian scientists said on Thursday (Dec 10) they had developed a rapid genome sequencing method that would cut to within four hours the time taken to trace the source of coronavirus cases, helping to quickly contain any future outbreaks.
Key Takeaways From Dec. 10, 2020
An FDA advisory panel voted to recommend the Pfizer vaccine for emergency-use authorization in the U.S.
Pfizer s head of vaccine R&D said a vaccine is urgent as the pandemic is essentially out of control.
The U.S. will closely monitor the safety and effectiveness of any authorized vaccine, health officials said.
The daily U.S. death toll was more than 3,000 for the first time, while new reported cases rose above 220,000.
Pennsylvania and Virginia added new restrictions, and Ohio extended its curfew.
A House panel accused the Trump administration of concealing evidence in a CDC coronavirus probe.