ORLANDO, Fla. – The U.S. could follow shortly behind the U.K. authorizing the first coronavirus vaccine for distribution later this week as Britain prepares to began administering the vaccine on what it’s calling V-Day.Other counties around the world continue to prepare for mass distribution of vaccines to curb the spread of COVID-19, which has now killed more than 1.5 million people in about a year.Meanwhile, top health officials are warning Americans not to let their guard down, as a COVID-19 vaccine is perhaps just days away from being available.
With an epic, coast-to-coast surge underway, authorities are urging people anew to wear masks, practice social distancing and follow other basic measures.The seven-day rolling average of.