Prognosis
U.S. Cases Up 0.7%; Fires Crimp California Testing: Virus Update
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Drugmakers seeking an emergency authorization for a Covid-19 vaccine will have to meet a higher standard of efficacy than normally would be required for such a clearance, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The U.S. is ending virus screening of international travelers at airports.
Western Europe surpassed the U.S. in new daily infections, re-emerging as a global hotspot. France recorded the most cases since its lockdown ended four months ago. AstraZeneca Plc said its vaccine could still be ready by year-end.