Top news of the week: 14.12.2021.
Coronavirus
Covid news live: US coronavirus cases surpass 50m, China reports first Omicron case
Mainland China has detected its first Omicron case in the northern city of Tianjin; Covid cases have been rising in the United States for the past two weeks
Mainland China reports first case of Omicron coronavirus variant
Appearance of highly transmissible variant poses serious threat to zero-Covid strategy
Agency photographer of the year – 2021 shortlist
The Guardian’s team of picture editors highlights the work of some of the photographers whose work has stood out in 2021
Booster and Additional Primary Dose COVID-19 Vaccinations Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years — United States, August 13, 2021–November 19, 2021
This report describes receipt of booster or additional primary COVID-19 vaccine doses.
COVID Cases Spike Even As US Hits 200M Vaccine Milestone
The increases are due almost entirely to the delta variant and affecting mostly unvaccinated people.
Analysis: As US focus wanes, Mideast turns inward for talks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After years of looking abroad for answers, countries in the Middle East now appear to instead be talking to each other to find solutions following two ...
Brazil reports 10,055 new coronavirus cases, 233 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours - ministry
Brazil reported 10,055 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, and 233 deaths from COVID-19, the health ministry said on Wednesday.
First Thing: Biden faces vaccine mandate pushback from own party
Two Democratic senators resist president’s rules for large businesses despite support of scientists. Plus, US jobless claims plunge