Masks will become optional in Hawaii’s schools when the new academic year starts on Aug. 1, as the state tries for “a more normal classroom experience this fall,” a state health official said.
Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Biden Adopts ‘No Handshake’ Covid Policy, but Not For Long
A virus subvariant provided a reason to “reduce contact” before a potentially fraught encounter with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. The plan quickly slipped away in Israel.
Covid Surge in Shanghai Rases Fears of Another Lockdown
Residents have been alarmed by mixed messages from officials, including advice that they stock up on food and medicine.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Extreme Heat Grips China
Plus the conviction of an ailing Hong Kong activist and President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming trip to Iran.
C.D.C. Still Unprepared to Respond Quickly to Global Travel Threats, U.S. Audit Finds
A new report exposes the outdated data collection methods still relied on by the public health agency.
Pandemic Remains a Global Health Emergency, W.H.O. Says
“Covid-19 is nowhere near over,” the agency’s director general declared.
Heat Wave Strikes China
Parts of the east and south withered under extreme temperatures, even as health workers in hazmat suits persisted in a round of mandatory coronavirus tests.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Bank Protests in China
Plus Ukrainian civilians bear the brunt of Russia’s war and new details after Shinzo Abe’s death.
E.U. Health Agency Recommends Second Covid Booster for Older People
Another shot is also recommended for those with underlying medical conditions as mounting cases and hospitalizations rise across Europe.
Three Cities in China Impose Partial Lockdowns and Macau Shuts Casinos
The cities of Xi’an, Lanzhou and Haikou set restrictions on several million residents. In Macau, the gambling hub, authorities shut casinos and ordered everyone to stay home.