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2021-02-24 22:06:51 The FDA has confirmed data showing Johnson & Johnson's single-shot Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective. Scientists also found it was nearly as effective at preventing severe disease caused by the South African variant.

Central Europe is bracing for a third wave of infections as the Czech Republic warned that its health system is on the brink of 'absolute exhaustion'. Take a look at our global tracker for the latest numbers on infections and fatalities.

Turkey, home to tens of thousands of Uighur exiles, must perform a balancing act with Beijing as it seeks closer investment ties and Covid-19 vaccines. To read more, take out a trial subscription.

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2021-02-23 19:48:15 The US death toll from coronavirus has surpassed 500,000. The grim milestone came nearly a year after the first fatality from the virus was recorded in the country.

Hopes for a summer holiday are on the rise in England after Boris Johnson set out plans for the easing of lockdown curbs. Follow our global tracker for the latest figures on infections and fatalities.

While BioNTech and Moderna brought to market Covid-19 vaccines in under a year, CureVac — backed by Bill Gates — is lagging up to six months behind. Take out a trial subscription to find out how the biotech company hopes to get back on track.

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2021-02-22 19:36:46 The chance of hospitalisation due to coronavirus was 85% lower after receiving one shot of the BioNTech/Pfizer jab, and 94% lower after one shot of the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab, four to six weeks after vaccination, a study has found.

UK prime minister Boris Johnson has unveiled his plan to end lockdown in England by the end of June. The easing of restrictions starts with the reopening of schools on March 8.

Positive news alert: Mass immunisation has pushed the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses issued to almost 205m within two and a half months, our tracker shows. Take out a trial subscription to read more.

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2021-02-19 20:49:51 The BioNTech/Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine no longer needs to be kept at ultra-low temperatures colder than the Antarctic winter.

The more contagious coronavirus variant first detected in the UK now accounts for almost half of Portugal’s Covid-19 cases, having contributed over recent weeks to one of the world’s worst surges in infections, according to specialists. Follow our global tracker for the latest figures on infections and fatalities.

As rich nations rush to vaccinate and poorer countries press for jab supplies, Tanzania stands out as a Covid-19 denier and vaccine refusenik. Take out a trial subscription to read more.

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2021-02-18 15:59:46 People with disabilities accounted for 60% of all deaths from Covid-19 last year in the UK, a worrying figure.

In an exclusive Financial Times interview, French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to send vaccines to Africa. ⁠Take out a trial subscription and read more.

As Covid-19 mutations cause trouble around the world, we continue to track the latest figures on infections and deaths.

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2021-02-17 13:04:38 What's it like going through Covid-19? The FT's Tim Hayward spent 10 days in an ICU. Read about his experience.

The human cost of coronavirus has continued to mount, with more than 108.9m cases confirmed globally and more than 2.4m people known to have died. Follow our global tracker for the latest figures on infections and fatalities.

The UK is anticipating a dip in its coronavirus vaccine supply in the coming weeks, with potential to disrupt inoculation targets. Take out a trial subscription and read more.

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2021-02-16 20:25:41 As vaccine-led recovery hopes take a dive for the travel industry, the danger facing airlines has been compared to a ‘slow strangulation’.

As we continue to look for ways out of the pandemic, the human cost of coronavirus has continued to mount, with more than 108.9m cases confirmed globally and more than 2.4m people known to have died. Follow our global tracker for the latest figures on infections and fatalities.

The world’s three biggest vaccine makers —GlaxoSmithKline, Merck and Sanofi — are now left playing catch-up, after Moderna and BioNTech demonstrated their mastery of new technologies. Take out a trial subscription to read more.

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2021-02-12 17:22:49 Scientific research into coronavirus has accelerated but the onslaught of information can be overwhelming. Read how to decipher it all here.

The travel industry is optimistic about vaccinations unlocking vacations. Some people are already planning theirs.

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2021-02-10 20:29:05 Schools could be working to help children catch up on education for at least five years, according to the educator appointed to help young people in England recoup learning lost during the pandemic.

How can small businesses survive Covid? The FT’s Claer Barrett answers a listener’s question in her Money Clinic podcast.

The World Health Organization has recommended the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for use worldwide by all adults, after the jab faced a series of setbacks. Take out a trial subscription to read more.

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2021-02-09 21:44:50 Our global survey on work and mental health has revealed the difficulties — and benefits — of new work practices and the demands spurred by the pandemic that have affected people’s mental health. If the responses resonate with you, let us know how you’ve been affected by leaving a comment.

As Covid-19 mutations cause trouble around the world, we continue to track the latest figures on infections and deaths.

People arriving in the UK who try to conceal the fact they have been in countries on Britain’s list of high-risk coronavirus destinations now face up to 10 years in jail. Take out a trial subscription to read more.

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