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To Test Coronavirus Vaccines, UK Study Will Intentionally Infect Volunteers
The hotly contested strategy of deliberate exposure, known as a human challenge trial, could speed up the process of identifying effective coronavirus vaccines.
As Britain Nears Coronavirus Lockdowns, Manchester Protests
Residents of Manchester and other northern English cities have never much cared for the heavy hand of Westminster. They are not liking it any better in the pandemic.
With Brexit Clock Ticking, Boris Johnson Vows, Again, to Walk Away
The prime minister blew up over what he called Europe’s insistence that Britain make all the compromises. But Europe says it still wants to talk.
U.S. Election, Boris Johnson, Coronavirus: Your Friday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
As Virus Surges and Brexit Bears Down, Boris Johnson Stalls for Time
The prime minister’s delaying strategy carries severe risks if he misplays his hand, with the pandemic worsening and a Brexit deadline approaching.
Europe, Which Thought It Had Coronavirus Tamed, Faces Second Wave
France imposed a curfew on Paris and other major cities, and other countries are taking similar steps as record caseloads fill hospitals and governments try to respond without lockdowns.
While Boris Johnson Sinks, Rishi Sunak Is on the Rise
A virtual unknown 10 months ago, the wealthy and polished British finance chief gained stature during the pandemic, while remaining in his boss’s good graces.
Britain’s New Measures to Control Virus Inflame North-South Tensions
Boris Johnson campaigned on a promise to “level up” struggling northern areas, but his three-tier plan threatens to keep them in economically debilitating lockdowns.
For Boris Johnson, and Maybe Trump, Covid as Metaphor Is Hard to Shake
The British prime minister’s personal battle with the disease has come to symbolize his government’s fumbling efforts to halt the pathogen.