Headlines:
• Pennsylvania's Electoral College meets today: At noon, 20 representatives from across the state will convene in Harrisburg to cast their vote on behalf of the 3.46 million Pennsylvanians that voted for Biden. In accordance with CDC protocols, the ceremony will be shortened and only essential individuals will be present. Watch the ceremony live here. (Source: LNP)
• Pa. releases three-phase Covid-19 vaccine release plan: The Department of Health has prioritized healthcare workers, first responders and those who work in essential industries such as energy, education and food processing for the first round. (Source: WGAL)
• Lancaster General Hospital to open temporary emergency entrance: Starting Monday, Dec. 21, the entrance to the Emergency Department will be moved temporarily to North Lime Street as part of a multi-year expansion and renovation of emergency services. (Source: ABC 27)
• National roundup: Covid-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort. (Source: AP) US Covid-19 death toll nears 300,000. (Source: US Today) Early voting begins for Georgia's senate race. (Source: Reuters) Trump nixing early vaccine plan for White House. (Source: AP) Today is the eighth anniversary of the Sandy Hook school massacre. (Source: UPI)