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Vaccines the new currency in Middle East, cases surge in Africa & other global Covid news
As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.
Angana Chakrabarti 22 February, 2021 3:33 pm IST Text Size:
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New Delhi: The novel coronavirus pandemic continues to devastate countries across the world the latest count being over 11.1 crore cases and more than 2.4 lakh deaths.
Coronavirus vaccines have become the currency of choice in the Middle East. Covid deaths in the US crosses the 5-lakh mark, the highest in the world. And the vaccine programme begins in Australia.
U.S. Near 500,000 Deaths; U.K. to Open Cautiously: Virus Update Bloomberg 2/21/2021
(Bloomberg)
The U.S. is poised to reach 500,000 Covid-19 deaths, almost a year after the first was reported. Anthony Fauci, the U.S.’s top infectious disease doctor, called the number “almost unbelievable.” He said vaccinations slowed by bad weather should be back on track by midweek. New York state and California deaths slowed.
The Biden administration continues to call for K-8 public schools to reopen for in-person learning by the end of April, and said the provision of additional funds will be key. Scott Gottlieb, former head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, said true herd immunity against the coronavirus may never come.
U.S. Near 500,000 Deaths; U.K. to Open Cautiously: Virus Update Bloomberg 21/02/2021
(Bloomberg)
The U.S. is poised to reach 500,000 Covid-19 deaths, almost a year after the first was reported. Anthony Fauci, the U.S.’s top infectious disease doctor, called the number “almost unbelievable.” He said vaccinations slowed by bad weather should be back on track by midweek. New York state and California deaths slowed.
The Biden administration continues to call for K-8 public schools to reopen for in-person learning by the end of April, and said the provision of additional funds will be key. Scott Gottlieb, former head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, said true herd immunity against the coronavirus may never come.