At-risk groups are encouraged for COVID-19 vaccine trials in Britain, Italy closes nightclubs for three weeks, New Zealand election delayed four weeks over coronavirus and U.S. coronavirus death toll hits 170,000 ahead of fall flu season are remarkable news today.

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near New Zealand's capital Wellington Monday morning, shaking many residents including Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern who continued with a live TV interview at the parliament building.