AP News Digest 2 05 p.m.

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VIRUS OUTBREAK — President-elect Joe Biden implores Americans to wear masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus, even as he cheers news about the promising development of a vaccine being developed by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer U.S. confirmed coronavirus cases passed the 10 million mark. By Will Weissert, Philip Marcelo and Aamer Madhani. SENT: 1100 words. UPCOMING: Developing, 1090 words by 5 p.m., photos, video. With: VIRUS OUTBREAK-CONGRESS — Passage of a new COVID-19 relief bill remains an open question as Congress returns to Washington for the lame-duck session. By Andrew Taylor. UPCOMNG: 850 words by 5 p.m., photo. With: VIRUS OUTBREAK-BIDEN TASK FORCE — A look at the members of President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus team of public health and science experts. SENT: 435 words, photos.

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