More officials are encouraging people to return to their daily rhythms and transition to a new normal. But scientists warn that it may be too soon to design exit strategies for the pandemic.
Tag: Coronavirus Reopenings
Canada Will Reopen Its Border With U.S.
The relaxed rules at the border will apply to fully vaccinated travelers.
China’s Economic Growth Slows as Covid Fears Persist
Growth in the world’s second-largest economy lost steam as more expensive raw materials weighed on factories, though retail sales showed signs of stabilizing.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s New Act: Activism
On questions of reopening, the theater impresario has become a surprising thorn in the British government’s side.
Educators’ Unions Praise C.D.C. Schools Guidance But Acknowledge Challenges
The unions also acknowledged that challenges lay ahead, especially given that vaccines have not been authorized for students under 12.
The C.D.C. Issues New School Guidance, With Emphasis on Full Reopening
The guidance acknowledges that many students have suffered from months of virtual learning.
Time Is Running Out to Get U.S. Students Vaccinated by Fall
In some parts of the country, the first day of school is six or seven weeks away. It takes at least five weeks to get both doses of the Pfizer vaccine and have them be fully effective.
England to Lift Most Virus Restrictions, Including Those for Masks
Critics dismissed as “absolutely ridiculous” the idea that people will continue to wear masks voluntarily on trains and in crowded indoor spaces.
Canada’s Vaccination Rate Rises and Country Reopens
Here’s what Canada’s reopening looked like during my trip through three Western provinces.
Britain Gambles on Reopening Despite the Delta Variant
Prime Minister Boris Johnson seems convinced vaccines have broken the link between cases and hospitalizations. In a few weeks, we’ll know whether he’s right.