N.Y. Has Fewest Cases Since December; Merkel’s Vow: Virus Update Bloomberg 2/1/2021 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. recorded more than 95,500 Covid-related deaths in January, the worst monthly total since the pandemic began, though fatalities this month are expected to be lower. A major snowstorm forced New York City to halt vaccinations for two days. Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed to offer all Germans a vaccine by the end of September, even if new shots aren’t approved. Europe’s largest economy will have sufficient supplies to stand by its target despite delivery delays, she said after crisis talks with pharmaceutical executives, regional German leaders and European Commission officials.