The Beginning of the End of the Pandemic

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The New York Times

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🗓️ 9 December 2020

⏱️ 22 minutes

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In Britain, news that the country had become the first to start administering a fully tested coronavirus vaccine was met with hope, excitement — and some trepidation. Amid the optimism that normal life might soon resume, there is also concern. Has the vaccine been developed too fast? Is it safe? On today’s episode, we examine how Britons feel about the prospect of receiving a shot and attend a vaccination clinic in Wales. Guest: Megan Specia, a story editor based in London for the New York Times. For an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, subscribe to our newsletter. You can read the latest edition here. Background reading: For the first recipients of the vaccine, among them older Britons and hundreds of doctors and nurses who pulled the National Health Service through the pandemic, the shots offered a glimpse at a return to normalcy.Dr. Chris Hingston was one of the first health care workers in Britain to receive the vaccine. He was clearly aware that the simple act had a greater purpose: protecting not only himself, but hopefully his family, colleagues and patients from a potentially life-threatening virus. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily

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0:23.3	Ay baeth nhw'n rhond drieddol a ysdw i dd Nos ni, pam hyn yn gwblwyd.
0:30.3	Yaeth electedor.
0:32.3	Ead i unís i為d un ap—
0:34.3	Ac mae'rwr i'n gweld er iawn yn y ni.
0:37.3	Dullau amedio ar rydwus bod yn y dubbl sydd.
0:38.3	Ti'n乾 maethlaus 1970, AM y 3 eu ty Infanc,
0:41.3	I'i amd fowr era'u infections y Cydr Rowan i'r dweil history би.
0:45.3	Ond ynna privacy yn dymnal yr Wrpst,
0:50.7	In Britain, and its hope the vaccine will mark the beginning of the end in the war against the virus.
0:57.0	After enduring months of infection, death and lockdowns, the United Kingdom has made history,
1:04.8	becoming the first nation to administer a fully tested vaccine for the coronavirus to its citizens,
1:12.9	starting with healthcare workers and those over 80.
1:16.5	Thank you everyone for només peckt
1:42.8	Myissing
1:45.0	Ch Dan Nadraeth Cymru heddiw amma
2:08.2	awi pieniри o'r twyr sy aengrodd connectinga considers.
2:10.7	Mae'r ac yn amser ddoriaref o Unlessies Gafl redemptiong o rindão y llancod.
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