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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urged Americans to wear face masks indoors while outside of the home amid a surge in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The guidance comes as the agency's director approved a plan put forth by an advisory committee for vaccine distribution, that will see the initial limited supply first go to health care workers and long-term care facility residents.
The vaccine distribution now hinges on the FDA's verdict regarding Pfizer and BioNTech's candidate. The regulatory agency is set to meet on Dec. 10 to discuss Pfizer's application for EUA. A second meeting is planned a week later to discuss Moderna's status.
Ahead of the expected approval, states have been planning and discussing distribution plans of their own.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Fast Facts
- The U.S. has tallied more than 13.8 million cases since the pandemic began
- FDA set to meet Dec. 10 to discuss Pfizer's EUA application
- CDC urges mask use while indoors
The planning and preparations come as infectious disease experts warn that a dark winter is ahead for Americans, with Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioning that the nation should brace for a surge over the next two to three weeks due to holiday travel and gatherings.
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