GENEVA (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization. In its weekly report on the pandemic issued late Tuesday, the U.N. health agency also ...
BERLIN (AP) — Germany is removing all countries currently on its list of "high-risk areas" as part of a rethink of its coronavirus travel rules that will take effect on Thursday. The country's disease control center, the Robert Koch Institute, said that from now on Germany's list will only ...
Pfizer's new COVID-19 treatment came with a catch when it debuted late last year: Supplies were limited, and it can take months to make the tablets. Company leaders say they are expanding production and expect big gains in the next several months. That could help if another wave of cases ...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans is lifting its indoor mask mandate now that the annual Carnival season, which draws large crowds to city streets and packs bars and restaurants, is over, the city health director said Wednesday. Dr. Jennifer Avegno said the mask mandate ends Thursday at 6 a.m. ...
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Australia was fully open to vaccinated travelers after Western Australia on Thursday became the last state to lift border restrictions. Western Australia, which covers one third of the nation's land area, closed its borders to most international and interstate ...
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine's state government said Wednesday it is rescinding a recommendation for universal masking in schools and child care facilities. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services and Maine Department of Education said they are considering mask use optional in ...
