The C.D.C.’s new masking advice was based in part on data showing that the virus can thrive in the airways of vaccinated people. The findings are expected on Friday.
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European Union Pulls Ahead of the U.S. in Vaccinations
The figures provided a stark contrast with the early stages of the inoculation campaigns, when the bloc, facing a shortage of doses and delayed deliveries, looked in envy at efforts elsewhere.
Qin Gang, China’s New Ambassador to U.S., Is ‘Willing to Ruffle Feathers’
Qin Gang rose from working for a foreign news agency to becoming a trusted aide to Xi Jinping, China’s top leader.
England to Admit Vaccinated U.S. and E.U. Visitors Without Quarantine
Travelers will still need a negative coronavirus test before entering the country.
The Travel Industry’s Reckoning With Race and Inclusion
Tourists, particularly Black travelers, are paying close attention to how destinations and travel service providers approach diversity and equity after a year of social justice protests.
Biden Takes Two Paths to Wind Down Iraq and Afghan Wars
The differences in how President Biden has handled the wars offer insight not only into America’s strategic interests, but also in how he views the two conflicts.
Mexican Workers on Border Get Vaccines to Aid Them, and the U.S. Economy
Workers in factories that produce goods for the U.S. are getting American vaccines. Officials in both countries hope the program will help reopen the border and restore their economies.
Biden’s China Strategy Meets Resistance at the Negotiating Table
Washington hopes to find areas of collaboration, while also confronting Beijing on disputed issues. But talks between the two sides began with harsh words from Chinese officials.
U.S. Moves to Drop Cases Against Chinese Researchers
The arrests were part of a Trump-era initiative aimed at curbing Beijing’s efforts to steal intellectual property, corporate secrets, and military intelligence.
U.S. Reaffirms Land Border Restrictions with Canada and Mexico
U.S. politicians from both parties have pressed for reopening, along with residents of Canada and Mexico.