Coronavirus news updates today

Here are the latest coronavirus news updates from around the world:

Global Cases and Deaths:

• As of today, there have been over 234 million reported cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with over 4.8 million deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
• The global case fatality rate is around 2.1%.

New Cases and Deaths:

• In the past 24 hours, there have been over 550,000 new cases reported worldwide, with over 10,000 new deaths.
• The United States has reported over 45,000 new cases and over 1,000 new deaths in the past 24 hours.

Vaccination Efforts:

• Over 7.5 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered worldwide, according to the WHO.
• The United States has administered over 220 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, with over 60% of the population fully vaccinated.

New Variants:

• The WHO has identified several new variants of COVID-19, including the Delta variant, which is now the dominant strain globally.
• The Gamma variant, which was first detected in Brazil, has been reported in several countries, including the United States.

Travel and Restrictions:

• Many countries have implemented travel restrictions and mask mandates to slow the spread of the virus.
• The United States has extended its travel mask mandate until January 18, 2022.

Economic Impact:

• The global economy has been severely impacted by the pandemic, with many countries experiencing recession.
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has estimated that the global economy will contract by 3.3% in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Research and Treatment:

• Researchers are working on developing new treatments and vaccines for COVID-19.
• The WHO has approved several new treatments, including the antiviral medication remdesivir.

Other News:

• The United States has reported a surge in cases among children, with over 1 million cases reported in the past month.
• The WHO has warned that the pandemic is not over, and that countries must continue to take measures to slow the spread of the virus.

Please note that these updates are subject to change and may not reflect the latest information. It's always best to check with reputable sources, such as the WHO or local health authorities, for the most up-to-date information on the pandemic.