ANALYSIS: The pandemic is getting worse, even when it seems like it’s getting better

China's largest province tightens coronavirus measures as cases persist

ANALYSIS: The COVID Burden on Black Physicians, and Hospitals in Black Rural areas

The racially disparate impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has attracted increasing attention and concern. Black Americans have been disproportionately affected throughout the pandemic, and gaps replicating the same well-worn patterns of racial inequity are visible in the early rollout of vaccines.

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Israel reports some mild myocarditis cases among young men who received Pfizer vaccinations

China reports human case of H10N3 bird flu, a possible first

BEIJING (AP) — A man in eastern China has contracted what might be the world’s first human case of the H10N3 strain of bird flu, but the risk of large-scale spread is low, the government said Tuesday.

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The US records a daily average of fewer than 20,000 new Covid-19 cases for the first time in a year

Vaccination Incentives: White House program offers beer; West Virginia guns

Vaccines: AstraZeneca starts deliveries of Thailand-made doses

U.S. is working to detail global distribution plan for 80 mln vaccine doses

UK and New York City : Zero daily deaths announced for first time since last year

The UK has announced zero daily Covid deaths within 28 days of a positive test for the first time since March 2020.

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Seven European countries begin issuing a digital Covid certificate for travelers.

A digital Covid certificate system intended to ease travel within the European Union became operational in seven countries on Tuesday — ahead of schedule — offering a preview of what could become a standard for post-pandemic global mobility.

The document, known as a digital green certificate, records whether people have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, recovered from the virus or tested negative within 72 hours. Travelers can move freely if at least one of those three criteria is met.

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WHO Director calls for international treaty to boost pandemic preparedness

Second Chinese vaccine approved by WHO

As vaccination demand declines, smaller shipments of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine are now available

Some Amerricans did not know or believe that the coronavirus vaccinations are free

When Paul Moser considers getting a coronavirus vaccine, he also thinks about his outstanding medical debt: $1,200 from a few urology visits that he has been unable to pay off.

Mr. Moser, a 52-year-old gas station cashier in New York State, has friends who were surprised by bills for coronavirus tests, and worries the same could happen with the vaccine. For now, he’s holding off on getting his shot.

“We were told by the legislators that all the testing was supposed to be free, and then surprise, it’s $150,” he said. “I agree it’s important to get vaccinated, but I don’t have a sense of urgency around it.”

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