| The UK issues a vaccine allergy warning, Biden lays out his pandemic plan, and confusion remains about which interventions work best. Here's what you should know: Headlines UK issues allergy warning for Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine after two reactions UK health authorities have issued an advisory that people with a history of severe allergic reactions should not receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine after two people "responded adversely" during the first day of vaccination on Tuesday. Both were health care workers who developed anaphylactoid reactions, and they are said to be recovering well. Thousands have been vaccinated so far in the UK. Biden lays out a three-point pandemic plan for his first 100 days On Tuesday, president-elect Joe Biden laid out his three-point plan for tackling the pandemic during his first 100 days in office. On his first day in office, he plans to sign an executive order requiring masks on buses and trains crossing state lines and in federal buildings. He also said he will distribute "at least 100 million Covid vaccine shots" and prioritize the reopening of the majority of America's schools. As the pandemic worsens, we still don't know which interventions are best for curbing it Cases continue to spike across the country, and it's clear we'll need public health measures in place to slow the virus's spread until a vaccine is readily available. We know that the sum of all the measures in place—mandating masks, forbidding large gatherings—works. But we don't know which measures specifically are the most effective, something experts see as a missed opportunity from the first wave of the pandemic. In the absence of clear information, we need to hold on and keep abiding by all of the measures in place, as best we can. Daily Distraction A much anticipated new game, Cyberpunk 2077, has already faced criticism for its treatment of Asian culture. It's the latest chapter in the long saga of orientalism in the cyberpunk genre. Something to Read On October 14, 1947, the morning after a post-saloon horse ride left him with several broken ribs, Chuck Yeager took off over the Mojave Desert in an experimental aircraft and became the first person to break the sound barrier. Yeager passed away on Monday at age 97. We remember his extraordinary life. Sanity Check Wearing the same face mask every day can get boring. Here are a few of our favorites to help you mix things up. One Question How do you read and interpret vaccine trial data? In the coming weeks, we'll likely be getting a lot more data from recent coronavirus vaccine trials. Bear in mind that the effectiveness of a trial always comes down to the number of participants who actually got sick, not the size of the trial itself. We might also see new efficacy estimates. This doesn't mean the initial numbers were unreliable. Those calculations were based on data from people who had both vaccine doses, but later figures may take other people into account. Lastly, we'll probably continue to hear that there were few or no adverse reactions to these vaccines. But that doesn't mean the experience of taking different vaccines will be the same, and it certainly doesn't mean there won't be any side effects at all. Covid-19 Care Package ❓ From social distancing to viral spread to staying sane, here's everything we know and advise about the coronavirus. 📦 The Covid-19 virus can linger on objects for as little as a few hours or as long as a couple of days, depending on the surface. Here's an updated look at the research. 😷 If you're planning to go out in public anytime soon, you're going to need a mask. Here are the best ones you can buy, or how to make one at home. 🧼 It's not just your hands that need washing—your gadgets, clothes, and home need it too. Here's how to properly disinfect your stuff. 💻 Some of you are work-from-home pros, but if you're new to it, here's how to stay productive without losing your mind. 😔 It's hard not to be anxious about a global pandemic, but here's how you can protect yourself and your family without spiraling and how to not hate the loved ones you're quarantined with. ✂️ It may still be a while before you can see your hairstylist, so here's how to cut your hair at home, plus other ways to keep yourself lookin' fresh. 🦠 Read all of our coronavirus coverage here. | 
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