Pfizer vaccine allergy warning: https://news.yahoo.com/us-likely-issue-allergy-warning-213830817.html . WSJ: More: https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-vaccines-to-cause-temporary-side-effects-doctors-say-11607536289 . Still more: https://www.wsj.com/articles/people-with-severe-allergies-shouldnt-get-covid-19-vaccine-says-u-k-regulator-after-reactions-11607515727 .
WSJ: Canada authorizes Pfizer vaccine: https://www.wsj.com/articles/canada-authorizes-covid-19-vaccine-from-pfizer-and-biontech-11607531030 . I wonder if Trump is blowing a fuse over FDA procedures.
WSJ: US Pfizer vaccine EUA approval expected shortly: https://www.wsj.com/articles/head-of-fda-advisory-panel-predicts-approval-for-pfizers-covid-19-vaccine-11607515201 . This seems like a response to the developments in the previous article.
Dry ice drying up: https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-dryice/crimped-u-s-dry-ice-supply-complicates-rural-u-s-vaccine-release-idUSKBN28J1IQ . We have known about this issue with the Pfizer vaccine for months. When Biden says there’s no plan, there is considerable evidence for that statement. More: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/im-very-concerned-says-fmr-hhs-sec-about-trump-administration-handling-vaccine-distribution-113734632.html .
WSJ: Pfizer vaccine distribution in UK a test case for broader distribution: https://www.wsj.com/articles/fragile-covid-19-vaccine-rolled-out-in-the-u-k-tests-global-supply-network-11607468333 . This gives you a fairly detailed picture of the logistics from manufacture to jab. Logically, we should send the most stable vaccines to the most difficult logistical networks.
WSJ: Vaccine priorities left to states: https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-covid-19-vaccines-roll-out-states-to-determine-who-gets-shots-first-11607509801 .
J&J cutting size of US vaccine trial: https://www.statnews.com/2020/12/09/johnson-johnson-cuts-size-of-covid-19-vaccine-study-due-to-prevalence-of-disease-in-u-s/ . This is another perspective on how miserably the US is performing in combating the pandemic. This shouldn’t hurt the study’s validity. There is urgency now that we failed to secure the optioned Pfizer vaccine.
Vaccination voluntary for military: https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2020-12-09/pentagon-troops-wont-be-required-to-take-coronavirus-vaccine . This is not a good idea in terms of military readiness. This decision should be reversed. More on military roll-out: https://apnews.com/article/pentagon-begin-coronavirus-vaccination-c5f6e42e861b30596dbb8b9e6737173a .
UN chief again warns of vaccine nationalism: https://apnews.com/article/health-coronavirus-pandemic-antonio-guterres-africa-united-nations-f02e0245d56259040643abe37e564fd0 .
Vaccine skepticism still high: https://apnews.com/article/ap-norc-poll-us-half-want-vaccine-shots-4d98dbfc0a64d60d52ac84c3065dac55 . Is the likely result dead Republican women and minorities? Among the many failings of the Trump Enterprise is the failure to educate the public on why vaccination is needed, and sooner rather than later.
WSJ: PPE shortages persist: https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-supplies-of-covid-19-ppe-fall-short-of-targets-11607509800 . I am so tired of seeing this movie, which is apparently Groundhog Day in the ICU.
Rudy expects to leave hospital shortly: https://uk.reuters.com/article/usa-trump-giuliani/trump-lawyer-giuliani-to-leave-hospital-on-wednesday-after-covid-19-treatment-idUSKBN28J2EX . I liked it better when Rudy referred to a Notre Dame walk-on football player.
Rudy’s partner in legal lunacy also has COVID-19: https://news.yahoo.com/trump-lawyer-jenna-ellis-reportedly-172100683.html . And she attended a White House party uninvited.
Another loudmouth has COVID-19: https://www.texastribune.org/2020/12/09/texas-coronavirus-sid-miller-agriculture-commissioner/ . The article fails to mention that Miller has been a vociferous critic of lockdowns. The Larry Hagman impression is rather disturbing.
And Pennsylvania Governor Wolf tests positive: https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/spl/tom-wolf-coronavirus-positive-test-20201209.html . So are multiple members of his security team. We may need to rethink the definition of security.
WSJ: Asia sees COVID surge: https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-surge-hits-parts-of-asia-seen-as-pandemic-success-stories-11607523625 . Uh-huh. These levels remain miniscule in relation to our mess.
WSJ: Gene therapy advances: https://www.wsj.com/articles/gene-therapy-shows-promise-for-a-form-of-blindness-but-is-it-a-cure-11607540844 .
Trump still immune to knowledge: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-covid-terrific-vaccine_n_5fcfee22c5b6787f2a9b8b28 . And Generalissimo Franco is still dead: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generalissimo_Francisco_Franco_is_still_dead . The fight for truth continues.
Truth to power: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/09/chicago-lori-lightfoot-mitch-mcconnell-coronavirus-relief-444003 . It is obvious that every state and local government faces significantly decreased revenue through no fault of their own. Failure to provide relief means a cut in essential services and adds to the economic recession.
WSJ: Chinese vaccine representations: https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinese-vaccine-is-86-effective-in-protecting-against-covid-19-u-a-e-trial-shows-11607498200 .
WSJ: Falling interest rates challenge pension funding: https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-pandemic-puts-squeeze-on-pension-plans-11607509801 .
WSJ: Demographics catch up to China: https://www.wsj.com/articles/aging-china-must-work-longer-and-invest-smarter-11607507444 .
WSJ: Asian arms race: https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-pandemic-puts-squeeze-on-pension-plans-11607509801 . And this of course gives China the perfect rationale to continue its military build-up. The Trump Enterprise has been checkers players in a chess match.
WSJ: Electoral College votes December 14, and other basics: https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-does-the-electoral-college-vote-11604067608 . The comments about the differences between the Electoral College and the popular vote are misleading at best. There have been six elections in this century. In two of them – 2000 and 2016 – the loser of the popular vote became president. The other 4 were close by historical standards.
Modern communications and computer capabilities have allowed voter targeting in ways that are completely unique relative to prior elections. These developments allow greater exploitation of the weaknesses of the Electoral College system.
WSJ: Biden picks Katherine Tai for US Trade Representative: https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-to-name-katherine-tai-u-s-trade-representative-11607552856 . This seems like a smart pick. Can she unwind the trade war?
WSJ: Brexit deal continues to flounder: https://www.wsj.com/articles/significant-obstacles-remain-in-brexit-negotiations-u-k-official-says-11607553320 .
Humpback breaches in Hudson: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/humpback-whale-spotted-hudson-river-near-statue-liberty-n1250601 . How polluted is the ocean, anyway? At first I thought this was another Rudy story …