Emily Anthes, NYT

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New York turns to smart thermometers in schools

Goal is to create early-warning system for outbreaks of COVID-19, infectious diseases

A Kinsa internet-connected thermometer, in New York, Oct. 19, 2018. Kinsa is putting its pandemic prognostication skills to a new test in a partnership with the New York City Department of Health — over the coming months, Kinsa will distribute as many as 100,000 free smart thermometers through the city’s elementary schools and will make the resulting data available to local health officials.

Pfizer to seek FDA approval for vaccine for ages 2-11

Company also plans to apply for full approval of vaccine for people from ages 16 to 85

A medical staff member prepares the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Tudor Ranch in Mecca, California.

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