Should You Be Concerned About Blood Clots, Bleeding and the AZ Vaccine?

There is no evidence so far of a link between the AstraZeneca shots and a few new cases in Europe of serious illness and deaths. But investigations are underway.


The AstraZeneca Vaccine: Should You Be Concerned?

There is no evidence so far of a link between the AstraZeneca shots and a few new cases in Europe of serious illness and deaths. But investigations are underway.


Worst Dust Storm in a Decade Sweeps Across China

The storm affected large parts of China, including Beijing, causing hazardous air quality and grounding dozens of flights.


Virus variants likely evolved inside people with weak immune systems.


Italy imposes lockdown measures as cases spike across Europe.

A year after the virus began spreading in Europe, things feel unnervingly the same.


Italy Imposes Another Lockdown

Italy began to enter strict regional lockdowns on Monday, as the government moved to halt an increase in coronavirus infections just one year after the country became the first in Europe to impose a national lockdown.


Mississippi Opens Covid Vaccine Eligibility to Everyone

Gov. Tate Reeves announced the move on Twitter and urged all residents to get a shot. The state is the second, after Alaska, to open eligibility to all adults.


Vaccinated Americans Have Been Getting Their Second Doses on Time

Federal health officials urged local vaccinators to take steps to ensure that everyone comes back, including scheduling a return appointment when giving the first shot, sending reminders, and rescheduling missed or canceled appointments.


American Soldiers Help Mozambique Battle an Expanding ISIS Affiliate

With a small military training program, the United States military has joined efforts to fight a brutal insurgency that has devastated northern Mozambique.


Your Tuesday Briefing

Germany, France and Italy suspend the AstraZeneca shot.