Washington — President-elect Joe Biden warned on Monday that the US was facing a “dark winter” as the coronavirus continues to spread unabated, taking a sombre tone to address the country even as scientists celebrated positive news about a potential vaccine.

“There’s a need for bold action to fight this pandemic. We’re still facing a very dark winter,” he said in remarks after meeting with his newly appointed coronavirus task force...

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