HEADS UP: Let's Talk Mental Health and Vaccines (Nov. 25)

Here's a heads up on what you need to know today, Wednesday.

• If you are feeling sad because of the long-running quarantine, you are not alone and there are people willing to listen. Here's our explainer on the pandemic of sadness.
• There's renewed anticipation for vaccines after the government announced plans for an initial procurement of 60 million doses as early as the second quarter of 2021. Billionaire Enrique Razon is helping in the procurement. Did Sen. Panfilo Lacson get vaccinated as per reports? He refused to say.
• Here's another reason to consider keeping Christmas gatherings small. The World Health Organization said it's best to avoid large family reunions to avoid spreading the virus.
• We have your gift-giving questions during the pandemic answered here. Keep safe during the holidays.
• Pope Francis renewed calls for the public to wear face masks to avoid spreading the virus.
• New toll rates at the NLEX take effect today.
• If you're in a Maynilad area, brace for service interruptions until Nov. 29 as pipe cleaning due to sludge from Typhoon Ulysses is taking longer than expected.
• If you're worried about not having an RFID sticker by Dec. 1 when cashless toll collection in expressways are enforced, here are the DOTr's guidelines. Here are your appointment guides for AutoSweep and EasyTrip RFID.