
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. How do we know? The clues are surrounding us: The short person is hovering over a laptop, the official mascot is bounding about the official grounds in search of creatures, and the coffee kettle is emitting its usual high-pitched whistle. All of which is to say that the time has come to get cracking. So once again, we offer you a menu of tidbits to devour. We hope your journey today is productive and pleasant. Meanwhile, do keep in touch. And stay safe — wear a mask. …
Six in 10 Americans are somewhat or very likely to get a Covid-19 vaccine if doing so would lower the risk of becoming infected by about half, according to a new survey from STAT and The Harris Poll. The poll also found more Americans say they are likely to get a vaccine, practice social distancing, and wear a mask if they or someone they know has contracted Covid-19. The poll, which surveyed 1,954 adults online from Oct. 29-31, suggests that even a more effective vaccine wouldn’t have an outsized impact on the public’s willingness to be immunized.