The new coronavirus variant is spreading to countries beyond the UK. Donald Trump signed the Covid relief bill, averting a crisis. A new variant of the coronavirus first seen in Britain was detected in several nations, amplifying worries about its rapid spread, while US President Donald Trump signed into law a pandemic aid and spending package. * Russia approved its main Covid-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, for use by people over the age of 60. Economic impact* Global shares ticked up on Monday after Trump signed into law the pandemic aid and spending package he had until now refused to sign.

Source: News 24 December 28, 2020 09:56 UTC