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The US and UK are relaxing restrictions as their vaccinations continue to ramp up.
But scientists worry the countries are developing a false sense of security.
More contagious variants and vaccine skepticism could still pose a barrier to herd immunity.
Countries that have vaccinated more than a third of their populations are now taking huge leaps toward normal life.
The UK plans to remove all social distancing restrictions by June 21 now that nearly half its population has received shots. On April 30, the nation will experiment with its first nightclub opening in more than a year: A Liverpool warehouse is set to host 3,000 club-goers who test negative for the virus.
The US and UK lead the world s coronavirus vaccinations - but they may struggle to reach herd immunity if they reopen too soon
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Covid Shows Polarized U.S. Politics Kills, Delays Pandemic Exit
Bloomberg 2 hrs ago Jonathan Levin and Nic Querolo
(Bloomberg) Thirteen months and two presidents into a once-in-a-century public-health crisis, toxic politics still bedevil effective policies against Covid-19 an indication of the challenges the U.S. will face in any future pandemic.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat targeted in a kidnapping plot due to her early lockdown, has lost the will to impose new restrictions even as the virus surges there. In California, Republicans are pushing to recall Governor Gavin Newsom for his strict response. And Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who still eschews a mask mandate, is claiming vindication because his state’s death toll was lower than many Democratic bastions making him an early favorite for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
COVID Pandemic Reveals Deadly Risks of Polarized Politics Democratic and Republican states have sparred over COVID-19 regulations since the pandemic began more than a year ago. But the state competitions overshadow the fact that the nation, overall, should have fared better. Jonathan Levin and Nic Querolo, Bloomberg News | April 20, 2021 | Analysis
(TNS) Thirteen months and two presidents into a once-in-a-century public-health crisis, toxic politics still bedevil effective policies against COVID-19 an indication of the challenges the U.S. will face in any future pandemic.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat targeted in a kidnapping plot due to her early lockdown, has lost the will to impose new restrictions even as the virus surges there. In California, Republicans are pushing to recall Governor Gavin Newsom for his strict response. And Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who still eschews a mask mand
Mariners cut down by a sharp Greinke, 1-0
Astros pitcher allows just 4 hits with no walks over 8 innings By CHRIS TALBOTT, Associated Press
Published: April 17, 2021, 9:29pm
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4 Photos Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws to a Seattle Mariners batter during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Photo Gallery
SEATTLE Zack Greinke pitched eight sharp innings, rookie Taylor Jones drove in the only run and the depleted Houston Astros ended a six-game losing streak, edging the Seattle Mariners 1-0 Saturday night.
Greinke allowed four hits and walked none. He struck out six, two of them on 67 mph curveballs.
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