More than 130,000 vaccinated in Britain in a week 

The British government says more than 130,000 people in the country received coronavirus vaccine shots in one week.
Pompeo in quarantine after coronavirus exposure
The US State Department says Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in quarantine after coming into contact with a person who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Cyprus prepares for Covid-19 vaccinations in January

16 December

Moderna vaccine to arrive in Canada in weeks: Trudeau
The first doses of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine are due to arrive in Canada before the end of December, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.
US releases new data on Moderna vaccine, paving way for approval
The US regulator on Tuesday released new data confirming Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine was safe and effective, a strong sign that it could receive emergency approval in days and be ready to roll out by next week.
2 injured as magnetic bomb hits car in Kabul
Two people were injured as a magnetic bomb ripped through a car in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Wednesday, police spokesman Ferdaus Faramarz said.
Valneva launches trials of Covid-19 vaccine in UK
French-Austrian biotech firm Valneva said Wednesday it will begin clinical trials of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate in Britain, where the government has already ordered at least 60 million doses.