New York will require visitors to get tested for COVID-19. Governor Andrew Cuomo has said visitors must get tested prior to entering the state and again three days after arriving. Visitors will no longer need to quarantine for two weeks upon arriving. (CNBC)
Britain began an accelerated review for AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford’s coronavirus vaccine. Regulators will be able to review the clinical trial data in real time to speed up the approval process. (Reuters)
Crispr gene-editing tool may cause side effects in human embryo cells. In half of the specimens, the technology caused cells to lose entire chromosomes, according to a study published in the journal Cell. (The New York Times)
There were more than 99,321 new coronavirus cases reported in the U.S. on Friday. Scientists are predicting a surge in cases in the coming weeks. (CNBC)
A group of A-list health and media execs have launched the Able Channel, a streaming service focused on health- and wellness-related content. The channel will formally debut early next year. (MM+M)
