ET Covid-19 Live Updates: Vaccine Shipments Start to Roll in the U.S. “This a very effective and safe vaccine.” Dr. Megan Ranney, an emergency physician in Rhode Island who recently scheduled her first vaccination of a patient, echoed Dr. Slaoui’s concerns. In the United States, the cancellation of large indoor gatherings, closings of schools and use of masks have been mitigating all respiratory diseases, including influenza. Over 95 percent of overseas trade for the United States flows through one of around 150 deepwater ports in the country. Credit... Ruth Fremson/The New York Times As the virus surges, outbreaks are starting to re-emerge in ports across the United States.

Source: International New York Times December 13, 2020 10:06 UTC