The prime minister’s rules kept transmission at bay for two years, and by the time the highly infectious Omicron variant hit, the vast majority of New Zealand’s population had been vaccinated.
Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
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‘Spend This Money’: Biden Calls on States to Devote Stimulus Funds to Police
Ahead of the midterm elections, President Biden is making a forceful push to show he is a defender of law enforcement.
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More Than 20 States Press Judge to Continue Migrant Expulsions
A federal judge promised to rule by May 23 on the public health measure, known as Title 42, that has barred migrants from requesting asylum.
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The World’s a Mess. So They’ve Stopped Saving for Tomorrow.
Many adults under 35 are throwing financial caution to the wind. It’s all about saving less, spending more and pursuing passions.
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Nearing a Grim Milestone: One Million U.S. Covid Deaths
Readers ponder an impending horrible milestone. Also: Grief in our times; college debt; policies and public opinion; students’ letters.