While Washington went into business with the drug companies, Europe was more fiscally conservative and trusted the free market.
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Will Israel’s Strong Vaccination Campaign Give Netanyahu an Election Edge?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is banking on voters crediting him for beating the pandemic. But many worry that the country’s reopening may be premature and politically driven.
Trust in AstraZeneca Vaccine Is Shaken in Europe
The European Medicines Agency seems likely to pronounce the shot safe. But will anyone want to take it after this week’s panic?
AstraZeneca Concerns Throw Europe’s Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Into Deeper Disarray
Germany, France, Italy and Spain became the latest countries to suspend use of the vaccine even as a third wave of the pandemic threatens the continent.
AstraZeneca Concerns Throw Europe’s Vaccine Rollout Into Deeper Disarray
Germany, France, Italy and Spain became the latest countries to suspend use of the vaccine even as a third wave of the pandemic threatens the continent.
Italy imposes lockdown measures as cases spike across Europe.
A year after the virus began spreading in Europe, things feel unnervingly the same.
New York City School Reopening Did Not Drive Virus Spread, Study Says
A return to in-person teaching in the nation’s largest school system did not appear to make the pandemic worse, researchers say.
Pope’s Planned Visit to Iraq, Amid Pandemic, Raises Questions of Timing
Pope Francis has said he is determined to visit the war-torn country. But some worry that the visit will become a superspreader event in a land where the virus still rages.
Plan to Ditch the Mask After Vaccination? Not So Fast.
It’s not clear how easily vaccinated people may spread the virus, but the answer to that question is coming soon. Until then, scientists urge caution.
Brazil’s Covid Crisis Is a Warning to the Whole World, Scientists Say
Brazil is seeing a record number of deaths, and the spread of a more contagious coronavirus variant that may cause reinfection.