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Johanna Grenway reports on the expected vote on a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, which includes aid for businesses and stimulus payments. President Trump supports the bill. Moderna's vaccine distribution begins, with priority given to older adults and essential workers. A new COVID-19 strain in the UK leads to travel bans from several countries. The strain is more contagious but not more severe.

What is the expected outcome of Congress's vote regarding the COVID-19 relief package?

What are the key components of the $900 billion COVID-19 relief deal?

Who is expected to receive the COVID-19 vaccine first according to the CDC advisory panel?

What recent action did the UK government take in response to a new strain of COVID-19?

What has been said about the severity of symptoms caused by the new strain of COVID-19?