Herald section
The latest health reporting from The Belfast Herald.
President-elect Joe Biden announced he will issue an executive order requiring face masks in federal buildings, on public transport, and in federal facilities during his first 100 days in office.
The U.S. surpasses 15 million cases of COVID-19, with about one out of every 22 Americans having tested positive since the pandemic began.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer extends the statewide pause on businesses, indoor dining, and in-person education through 20 December due to rising cases and hospital strain.
Italy reported 564 new deaths from COVID-19, surpassing 60,000 total fatalities. The health ministry confirmed the milestone on 6 December 2020.
Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, tests positive for COVID-19 and is admitted to a hospital in Washington, D.C.
Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer self-isolates after one of his staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
Bahrain granted emergency use authorization for the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on 4 December 2020, becoming the second country after the United Kingdom to do so. The approval followed assessments of clinical data and regulatory review.
Canada exceeds 400,000 cases of COVID-19.