President-elect Joe Biden slams Trump administration’s vaccine release ; Shelter in place orders extended in southern California, as hospitals hit a crisis; Senate leader blocks vote to increase stimulus payments to $2,000

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• President-elect Joe Biden slams the Trump administration’s roll out of COVID-19 vaccines.
• Stay at home orders for Southern California extended as hospitals reach a crisis.
• Senate leader blocks vote to increase stimulus payments to $2,000 despite President’s push.
• As coronavirus surges in prisons across the country, family of incarcerated people speak out.
• Vice President-elect Kamala Harris receives first Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
• New York Governor signs nations toughest eviction moratorium amidst pandemic.