Those numbers coupled with delays in the state’s virus vaccination rollout are causing health leaders to stress diligence in social distancing and mask wearing in 2021. Tennessee allowing people 75 and older to be immunized on Thursday and resulted in long lines. ———VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis skipped a New Year’s Eve thanksgiving prayer service because of back pain and acknowledged some might question why give thanks during a pandemic. He offered thanks for doctors, nurses and volunteers on the front lines in caring for patients. ———JOHANNESBURG — Many South Africans will light candles to mark New Year’s Eve amid coronavirus restrictions, including a nighttime curfew and a ban on liquor sales.

Source: Daily Sun December 31, 2020 16:07 UTC