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Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Covid Cases Strain N.H.S. Bid to Reduce Hospital Treatment Backlog, Doctors Say
The British government’s promise to shorten wait times for elective hospital procedures is threatened by high rates of positive coronavirus tests among patients and staff.
Shanghai’s Food Crisis Prompts Beijing Residents to Stock Up
“Things that happened in Shanghai made me panic,” said Li Lilin, a real estate agent in Beijing, adding, “I’m just terrified of starving to death.”
Shanghai’s Food Crisis Prompts Residents in Beijing to Stock Up
“Things that happened in Shanghai made me panic,” said Li Lilin, a real estate agent in Beijing, adding, “I’m just terrified of starving to death.”
World Surpasses Half a Billion Known Coronavirus Cases
There have almost certainly been far more infections than that among the global population of 7.9 billion, with many going undetected or unreported, and the reporting gap may only grow wider as some countries, including the United States, scale back of…
New Zealand Welcomes Vaccinated Tourists From Australia
The latest steps toward reopening are being taken in a country that has maintained some of the strictest coronavirus precautions in the world.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Putin’s defiance
The Russian leader spoke at length about his vision for the war.
How One German State Beat the Odds on Covid Vaccinations
Bremen — Germany’s smallest state — managed its vaccination campaign better than any other place in Germany. It succeeded by activating community networks.
Boris Johnson Fined for Breaking U.K. Lockdown Rules
The British prime minister had seemed to turn the “partygate” tide with his handling of Ukraine. Then came the announcement that he broke the law.
Covid in the Northeast
Cases are rising there, but it’s uncertain if it’s the beginning of a larger surge.