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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Pfizer shows promising COVID vaccine trial results, as Joe Biden names his coronavirus task force

The United States passed 10 million COVID-19 cases today. It’s a grim milestone, especially as the virus is spreading faster than ever. But there’s some encouraging news in the race for a vaccine.

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By Madeleine Brand • Nov 9, 2020 • 8m Listen

The United States passed 10 million COVID-19 cases today. It’s a grim milestone, especially as the virus is spreading faster than ever. But there’s some encouraging news in the race for a vaccine. One candidate from Pfizer and a German company may be more than 90% effective.

National Geographic special issue: A World Gone Viral: How the pandemic is changing our lives

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