Johnson Hints Variant May Be More Deadly, Though It’s Too Soon to Tell
Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain’s scientific advisers urged restraint in interpreting preliminary evidence about the variant.
A Vaccine Road Trip
And what else you need to know today.
Dave Chappelle tests positive for the virus.
The comedian canceled several upcoming shows in Austin, Texas, and is quarantining.
1971: After 2 Years and 100 Sessions, Vietnam Peace Talks Remain Deadlocked
A spokesman for the United States said, “Nothing transpired to any news value” in the five-hour meeting in Paris, during which the sides reiterated already well-known positions.
Saying Goodbye to Melbourne’s Weird and Wonderful Taxidermy
Donald J. Trump is not the only one departing
Your Friday Briefing
President Biden’s first full day in office.
Eli Lilly Claims Drug Prevents Coronavirus Infection in Nursing Homes
A monoclonal antibody protected residents and staff members in facilities where the virus had appeared.
Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
Biden’s “wartime” virus strategy aims to ramp up vaccine supplies, increase testing and reduce contagion.
Two Suicide Bombings Kill at Least 32 in Baghdad Market
At least 32 people were killed and 100 wounded by the bombings at a market near Tayaran Square Thursday morning. Officials said it was the deadliest attack in Baghdad since 2017.