The country’s grand experiment — opening up with hardly any restrictions — is facing its toughest test yet.
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With Covid Cases Rising, Moscow’s Mayor Announces Lockdown
Like many countries, Russia has seesawed between tighter and looser pandemic restrictions. As the coronavirus claims more victims, the pendulum is now swinging toward tightening.
Covid Cases Rise in Some Caribbean Islands, W.H.O. Says
Many nations and territories in the region have had trouble rolling out vaccination drives and need test more, officials said.
Covid Cases Rise in Some Caribbean Islands, W.H.O. Says
Many nations and territories in the region have had trouble rolling out vaccination drives and need to ramp up testing, officials said.
Egypt imposes a vaccine mandate for all government workers and university students.
Officials expect major deliveries of doses by the end of the month to speed up the country’s vaccination efforts.
Britain Resists Calls to Introduce Covid Restrictions
The number of new cases in Britain is among the highest in the world, but the government has said there is no need to impose indoor mask mandates or other restrictions.
Tuberculosis, Like Covid, Spreads by Breathing, Scientists Report
The finding upends conventional wisdom regarding coughing, long thought to be the main route of transmission.
What Scientists Know About the Risk of Breakthrough Covid Deaths
Deaths among people who have been fully vaccinated remain rare, but older adults and those with compromised immune systems are at much higher risk.
Most Covid Cases in Africa Go Undetected, W.H.O. Says
“Now is the time to go on the offensive against Covid-19, and work with local communities to break transmission chains and stop wider outbreaks from happening,” Dr. Matshidiso Moeti said.
‘Lurching Between Crisis and Complacency’: Was This Our Last Covid Surge?
Rising immunity and modest changes in behavior may explain why cases are declining, but much remains unknown, scientists say.