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Jay Struber reports on the approval of the Pfizer vaccine by the Canadian government, following its deployment in the UK. Canada expects to receive 250,000 doses this month. In the US, despite President Trump's resistance to the transition, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has met with the Biden transition team to discuss vaccine distribution. The US plans to vaccinate 20 million people in the coming weeks, prioritizing healthcare workers and nursing home patients. Discussions are also underway about vaccinating members of Capitol Hill, though details remain unclear.

What recent action did the Canadian government take regarding the Pfizer vaccine?

What did Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar communicate regarding the Biden transition team?

Who is responsible for the vaccine distribution as the US government prepares for FDA approval?

What is the expected timeline for the vaccination of 20 million people in the US?

What details are still unknown about the vaccine distribution on Capitol Hill?