US targets mass virus vaccine campaign by year's end

The United States hopes to begin a sweeping program of Covid vaccinations, reaching perhaps 20 million people by year's end, top public health officials said Sunday as cases surge across the worst-hit nation.
India's COVID-19 tally reaches 9,139,865 
India's COVID-19 tally reached 9,139,865 on Monday as 44,059 new cases were registered, according to the latest data from the health ministry.
G20 summit declaration warns of economic downturn
The leaders of the Group of 20 countries have stated in a Leaders' Declaration that they are committed to helping developing countries, as the world economy faces the impact of the coronavirus pandemic's resurgence.
S. Korea reports 271 more COVID-19 cases, 31,004 in total 
South Korea reported 271 more cases of the COVID-19 as of midnight Sunday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 31,004.
US surpasses 12 million Covid-19 cases: Johns Hopkins
The United States surpassed 12 million Covid-19 cases Saturday, according to the Johns Hopkins University real-time tracker.
Johnson to confirm end date for England virus lockdown
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will confirm that coronavirus lockdown restrictions across England are to end on December 2, his office said Saturday.
Dutch say ready to roll out vaccine pending approval
The Netherlands is ready to roll out coronavirus vaccines to some 3.5 million people in the first quarter of next year, the health minister announced on Friday.