China digs in on zero-Covid policy as experts warn of economic damage
Beijing’s stance contrasts with most of the world, which is learning to live with the virus
US health officials report sharp increase in vaccination rates
Development after government pressure as Delta variant continues surge across country
US federal health agency performs U-turn on indoor mask-wearing
Republicans furious as CDU recommends masks in certain settings due to Delta surge
Coronavirus Delta mutation represents over 80% of all US cases
Health officials in United States reiterate calls for Americans to avail of vaccination
US still reluctant to let non-Americans enter country from overseas
America Letter: Thousands working under temporary visas unable to travel home
US first lady enlists Fauci to promote jabs for teenagers
Jill Biden swerves question about once using an expletive to describe Kamala Harris
US states to reassess mask-wearing rules as CDC relaxes guidance in surprise move
Joe Biden hails ‘great milestone’ but some states wary of loosening rules
Biden, Harris discuss rise in hate crimes during visit to Atlanta
Mass shootings prompt national conversation about racism against Asian-American community
Covid-19: Vaccine rollout – and resistance – in Baltimore, Maryland
Over a year after pandemic hit, US is beginning to see light at end of the tunnel
Trump to hold ‘rally’ in Georgia in attempt to boost Senate candidates
First large-scale event for president since losing election to Joe Biden
US set to approve Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine by next week
Head of public health body warns of ‘rough times’ ahead amid rising infection numbers
Thanksgiving triggers mass movements in US despite infection warnings
Key annual celebration seen as possible super-spreader of Covid-19 when families dine
Trump tells undecided voters he ‘up-played’ Covid-19 threat
US president defends his handling of the pandemic during public event
Coronavirus: White House considers disbanding task force
Pence says work could be transferred to other agencies as Fauci testimony blocked
Coronavirus: Criminals exploit medical supplies shortage with theft and fraud
Dutch police arrest two after attempt to defraud hospitals while Interpol warns of fake shops and websites
Coronavirus: US set to ban large events for eight weeks
Schools, higher education institutes and businesses not included, federal agency said
Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus
US president has faced criticism over lack of adequate testing in the country
Low trust in medical experts linked to social media vaccine panics
It is not known if lack of trust leads to believing misinformation or vice versa
How China’s efforts to shape coronavirus story fuelled crisis
Public anger at delay in admitting to scale of outbreak leaves Communist Party reeling
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