Austria extends lockdown to Feb. 7, toughens some measuresThe Austrian government says it is extending the country’s lockdown until Feb. 7 in a drive to push down still-high infection figures as officials worry about the possible impact of new coronavirus variantsThe Associated Press9 hours ago
Vaccine skepticism hurts East European anti-virus effortsAcross the Balkans and other nations in southeastern Europe, a vaccination campaign against the coronavirus is being overshadowed by heated political debates or conspiracy theories that threaten to thwart the processThe Associated Press13 hours ago
The Latest: After delays, Brazil approves two virus vaccinesBrazil’s health regulator has approved the urgent use of coronavirus vaccines made by Sinovac and AstraZeneca, enabling Latin America’s largest nation to begin an immunization program that’s been subject to months of delay and political disputesThe Associated Press15 hours ago