New guidance for embedded Americans, exacerbation of the Indian crisis and more Coronavirus News

The US is ready for the post-vaccination life itself, the number of cases in India is reaching new levels and vaccine negotiations continue worldwide. Here’s what you should know:

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CDC releases guidelines for embedded Americans ahead of Biden’s 100th day in power

On Tuesday, the CDC released new guidelines Fully embedded Americans, saying that they can now lose a mask when doing activities alone or in small groups. Masks are still needed in public spaces and crowded outdoor and indoor settings. Shortly after this announcement was made, the governors of California, New York, Louisiana, Maine and Massachusetts released external mask orders.

The Biden administration turns one hundred this week, and so far he exceeded the goal by then administering 200 million doses. As more Americans get shot, they will know what an increasingly vaccinated country will look like. For example, there are some experts discussing the merits and drawbacks use of vaccine records and vaccine care applications to safely reopen establishments.

India’s pandemic crisis is exacerbated by aid from the US and other countries

This was announced today by the Indian Ministry of Health 386,452 new cases—Another world record — as the country’s new wave continues to reach unprecedented heights. Hospitals are overwhelmed and very low oxygen, and incinerators are running out of space for bodies. Many are getting angry Because Modi did not respond properly to the crisis in the prime minister.

The US sent the first one sending emergency medical supplies to the country currently struggling, consisting of more than 400 oxygen cylinders and nearly a million rapid test kits. Biden administrations as well intends to send the accumulated doses after a safety study of the AstraZeneca vaccine. More than 40 other countries they have now also pledged to send support.

The EU is making a new vaccination deal while other nations ’efforts are stalled

This week the EU announced a purchase agreement with Pfizer / BioNTech 1.8 billion vaccine doses“To become the drug addict’s biggest customer so far.” The contract gives the EU the latitude to sell or deliver certain doses. This places the region in a good position to help other nations struggling to get vaccinated. Britain has also recently announced that it will buy it 60 million more doses From Pfizer / BioNTech.

Elsewhere in the world, vaccine efforts continue to flow. Brazilian health agency officials recently voted unanimously to stop the import Russian Sputnik V vaccine, stating that there is insufficient data to prove safety and efficacy. And it is the Democratic Republic of the Congo 1.3 million AstraZeneca dose return Once COVAX and UNICEF realize this, it will not be possible to separate them all until they expire in June.

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