History repeatedly demonstrates how difficult it is to decisively declare that a pandemic is over.
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Sydney Reopens After More Than 100 Days in Lockdown
Australia’s largest city eased restrictions Monday after more than 100 days in lockdown.
North Korea Accepts Covid Supplies, and Other World News
France and Greece are trying new strategies to increase vaccinations, and Spain has returned to “low risk” status for the first time in a year.
Greece Loosens ‘Red Area’ Covid Rules for Vaccinated People
The country, where only 57 percent of the population is vaccinated and hesitancy is running high, is trying to persuade more people to get inoculated.
Covid Vaccines and Children: Is One Dose Better Than Two?
Myocarditis, a rare side effect, occurs mostly after the second dose. So in some countries, officials are trying out single doses for children.
Nebraska Restores its Covid Dashboard After a Rise in New Cases
Gov. Pete Ricketts said the state’s unusually strict privacy laws prohibited the continued release of the data after he let an emergency order lapse in June.
Nebraska Restores its Covid Dashboard After a Rise in New Cases
Gov. Pete Ricketts said the state’s unusually strict privacy laws prohibited the continued release of the data after he let an emergency order lapse in June.
First Malaria Vaccine Approved by W.H.O.
Malaria kills about 500,000 people each year, about half of them children in Africa. The new vaccine isn’t perfect, but it will help turn the tide, experts said.
English Schools Drop Mask Mandates, but Questions Rise Along With Cases
England is taking more risks than many U.S. schools as a way of returning to normal. Many parents approve, but with more than 180,000 students absent in recent weeks, others question the trade off.
Australia and New Zealand Inch Closer to Covid Reopening
Australia’s prime minister gave more detail on the timeline for reopening to travelers, while New Zealand’s announced plans for a vaccine pass program.