President Biden spoke on his administration’s response to the economic crisis that caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and signed two executive orders. Crucial Quote“We are adding South Africa to the restricted list because of the concerning variant present that has already spread beyond South Africa,” Dr. Anne Schuchat, the CDC’s principal deputy director, told Reuters Sunday. What To Watch ForVaccines may not be as effective against the Covid-19 variant found in South Africa, three preliminary studies have suggested. Trump repeatedly touted his administration’s “ban” on travel from China during the 2020 campaign, but the restrictions were permeable, late and ineffective. Further ReadingTrump Lifted Covid Travel Bans For Next Week — But Biden’s Team Plans On Keeping Them In Place (Forbes)Exclusive: Biden to impose South Africa travel ban to combat new COVID-19 variant - CDC (Reuters)

Source: Forbes January 24, 2021 22:52 UTC