The Virus

Most of Italy entered a new lockdown today. Cases have risen over the past three weeks, driven by the spread of the variant first found in Britain and a slow vaccination campaign.
Faith leaders in the U.S. are coaxing their congregations to get vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci called on Donald Trump to urge his supporters to get a vaccine “for your health, the health of your family and the health of the country.” Many Republicans are hesitant to get the vaccine, polls show.
The virus has extinguished a centuries-old tribe in the Amazon. The last member of the Juma people died from Covid last month.
The New York Times