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'War has changed', CDC says, calling for new response to Delta variant

Asia Pacific · 11:22 PM UTC

The war against COVID-19 has changed because of the highly contagious Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control said, proposing a clearer message, mandatory vaccines for health workers and a return to universal masking.

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United StatesU.S. Justice Dept says IRS must give former President Trump's tax returns to Congress
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AfricaTunisian president says he will not become a dictator after MP arrest
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U.S.

U.S.With bipartisan vote, U.S. Senate advances Biden's infrastructure bill
U.S.U.S House fails to renew COVID-19 residential eviction ban
U.S.U.S. commuters uneasy as Delta variant threatens return to workplaces
U.S.Republicans trigger review of election officials in Georgia

Georgia Republicans on Friday triggered a formal review of election officials in Fulton County, a Democratic stronghold that includes Atlanta, the first step in a process that could lead to their removal and allow the Republican-controlled state legislature to take control of local election operations.

Business

BusinessAmazon faces more than slowing sales growth: it needs more warehouses
BusinessDisney makes vaccination mandatory for on-site U.S. employees
BusinessU.S. House advances bills to address Archegos, GameStop turmoil
BusinessExxon profit tops estimates on boost from chemicals, oil prices

Americas

AmericasPeru's new Marxist PM says 'don't worry' as chances of radical policy shift rise
AmericasCanadian economy likely grew 0.7% in June as COVID-19 measures were lifted
AmericasDominican Republic restricts pig shipments, enlists military to fight African swine fever
AmericasThousands protest in Guatemala demanding president's resignation

Europe

EuropeBritain's transport minister says: I know the travel rules are painful
EuropeGermany tightens rules for travellers on virus concerns
Europe'David vs Goliath' - Venice ban may not end cruise ship battle
EuropeCOVID-19 Delta variant gains prevalence in Italy - health institute

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessInvestors overseeing $14 trln call for vote on company climate plans
Sustainable BusinessCanada looks to women to bolster trades amid post-pandemic labor shortage
Sustainable BusinessEXCLUSIVE From Shell to Unilever, plastics polluters back recycling-tech flops
Sustainable BusinessBiden wants U.S automakers to pledge 40% electric vehicles by 2030 -sources

Environment

EnvironmentFour killed as wildfires sweep Turkey, villages evacuated
EnvironmentHeat wave sweeps Pacific Northwest, U.S. Southeast
EnvironmentGreenland experienced 'massive' ice melt this week, scientists say
EnvironmentQuake strikes Peru-Ecuador border region, minor damages reported

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolted the Peru-Ecuador border region on Friday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, but only minor reports of damage were registered immediately following the tremor.

Energy

EnergyEntergy seeks to build natgas/hydrogen power plant in Texas
EnergyVirus variant threatens to cool oil demand recovery
EnergyExxon profit tops estimates on boost from chemicals, oil prices
EnergyOPEC July oil output hits 15-month high as demand recovers, survey shows

Lifestyle

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