Biden Will Direct States To Make All Adults Vaccine Eligible By April 19

The White House says Biden will announce on Tuesday that states must open vaccine eligibility to all U.S. residents 16 and older by April 19, two weeks ahead of his initial May 1 deadline.

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Citing Pandemic Fears, North Korea Says It Won't Attend Tokyo Olympics

Pyongyang will skip the games, shattering South Korea's hopes that the games might revive stalled peace talks between the bitter rivals.

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New Zealand, Australia To Create 'Travel Bubble', Resume Quarantine-Free Travel

The pandemic is under such control in the two countries that people will be able to travel between them for the first time without quarantining since March 2020.

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England To Offer Free Twice-A-Week COVID-19 Tests

The test roll-out is intended to ease the reopening of England's economy. But the move was met with critics who say rapid testing is a waste of money because it could result in many false positives.

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Undercover Video Of Clandestine Luxury Dinners In Paris Prompts Police Inquiry

"Once you pass through the door, there's no more COVID," a man told a visitor to one exclusive popup dining spot. The high-priced menu included Champagne and foie gras.

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India Breaks Its Single-Day Case Record With More than 100,000 New Infections

India is the world's biggest vaccine producer. But it's also where the virus is now spreading fastest. Infections are surging across South Asia.

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Johnson & Johnson To Oversee Vaccine Production At Baltimore Facility

The site was producing substances for both the Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines. But following a mix-up, the facility will focus solely on producing ingredients for the J&J vaccine.

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CDC Says Travel Is Safe For Fully Vaccinated People, But Opposes Nonessential Trips

Guidance released Friday allows fully vaccinated people to travel domestically without getting tested or self-quarantining, but advises them to keep practicing mitigation measures to protect others.

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New CDC Guidance Lifts Most Domestic Travel Restrictions For Fully Vaccinated People

Guidance released Friday allows fully vaccinated people to travel domestically without getting tested or self-quarantining, but advises them to keep practicing mitigation measures to protect others.

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Jerusalem's Old City Comes Alive With Religious Festivals As Vaccination Rate Rises

The city is seeing Christian and Jewish religious gatherings this week, after the same events were canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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