World Coronavirus Dispatch: Florida sets record for weekly cases

Stories from around the world on the fight against the pandemic

Russian Deaths at a Record
 

Russia reported 819 new deaths from Covid-19 on Saturday -- its biggest-ever daily tally. The rising toll is being driven by the delta strain, though on a more positive note daily new cases have leveled off, with the latest figurse showing them up just 0.3% to 22,144. Read more

Mask-Wearing Urged in Belgium Over the Winter
 

Belgium may require face masks at work and schools throughout the winter, according to advice from government scientists reported by the Belga news service. Coronavirus-related measures would be linked to hospitalizations, with the lowest alarm level requiring