The British prime minister and his top finance official were “pinged” by the health service’s test-and-trace app as contacts of the health minister, who has tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Boris Johnson to Self-Isolate, Reversing Plan to Enter N.H.S. Pilot Program
The British prime minister and his top finance official were “pinged” by the health service’s test-and-trace app as contacts of the health minister, who has tested positive for the coronavirus.
L.A. County Sheriff Declines to Enforce New Mask Mandate
Sheriff Alex Villanueva has repeatedly declined to enforce Covid restrictions, including a statewide stay-at-home order last winter.
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.
4 Killed in Fire at Taiwan Quarantine Hotel
Some guests worried that leaving their rooms would violate Covid-19 rules. The blaze renewed debate over the use of hotels as quarantine facilities.
Why the Delta Variant Could End Australia’s Pursuit of ‘Covid Zero’
The country’s current outbreak bears a warning: Without much more widespread vaccinations, the usual tactics of lockdowns and blanket testing may no longer be enough.
England Has Narrow Quarantine Exemption for Business Travelers
Britain, which requires travelers to quarantine, will allow executives to visit so long as their work supports at least 500 British jobs.
Spread of Delta Variant Prompts New Lockdowns in Asia
Australia, Bangladesh and Malaysia are among the nations scrambling to contain outbreaks as sluggish vaccination drives leave populations vulnerable.
Migrant Workers Flee Dhaka as Bangladesh Locks Down
Much of the public transportation system is already closing or closed, with new measures to control the spread of the virus scheduled to come fully into force on Thursday.
Your Monday Briefing
Rescuers have recovered nine bodies from the Florida building collapse.