US to hit 200K dead; Trump sees no need for regret
WASHINGTON — As the coronavirus pandemic began bearing down on the United States in March, President Donald Trump set out his expectations.
If the U.S....
Sweden spared surge of virus cases but many questions remain
STOCKHOLM — A train pulls into the Odenplan subway station in central Stockholm, where morning commuters without masks get off or board before settling...
‘This is a big moment:’ UK virus restrictions escalating
LONDON — Fresh nationwide lockdown restrictions in England appear to be on the cards soon as the British government targeted more areas Friday in...
WHO Europe chief urges nations to keep up virus quarantines
GENEVA — The World Health Organization’s European director warned national governments Thursday against reducing the quarantine period for people potentially exposed to the coronavirus,...
US unveils broad vaccine plan — but no quick rollout
WASHINGTON — The government outlined a sweeping plan Wednesday to make vaccines for COVID-19 available for free to all Americans when proven safe and...
UK to ration COVID-19 testing amid testing failures
LONDON — U.K. lawmakers criticized the government's handling of the COVID-19 testing crisis for a second day Wednesday, as opposition leaders claimed Prime Minister...
Virus America, six months in: Disarray, dismay, disconnect
For years, Erin Whitehead has been a committed fan of the crisis-fueled medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy.” She has watched its doctors handle all manner...
Daily US virus deaths decline, but trend may reverse in fall
The number of daily U.S. deaths from the coronavirus is declining again after peaking in early August, but scientists warn that a new bout...
UK’s ‘Moonshot’ mass virus test plan met with skepticism
LONDON — Health experts on Thursday expressed strong skepticism about the British government’s ambitious plans to carry out millions of coronavirus tests daily in...
UK imposes new coronavirus restrictions for England
LONDON — The British government backed a series of measures Wednesday it hopes will stem a worrying increase in new coronavirus cases, particularly among...