The Latest: Britain braces for new spike in virus cases British hospitals around the country face a perilous situation this monthBritish hospitals around the country face a perilous situation in January, medical workers warned Friday amid surging coronavirus infections blamed on a new virus variant. India and Brazil trail behind the U.S. in coronavirus cases at over 10 million and 7 million, respectively. However, Biden acknowledged that it “will still take months to have the majority of Americans vaccinated.”Globally, more than 83 million cases have been confirmed. ———BANGKOK — The Thai capital is shutting down venues including schools and entertainment parks as coronavirus cases continue to spread. China on Friday reported a total of 19 new virus cases, including 10 that were brought from outside the country.

Source: ABC News January 01, 2021 09:00 UTC