Novel coronavirus

Pace of vaccine rollout in California ‘not good enough,’ governor says

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

Distribution hiccups and logistical challenges have slowed the initial coronavirus vaccine rollout in California, setting a pace that's "not good enough," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

COVID-19 restrictions, Brexit cause worry in and near Gibraltar

By Emilio Morenatti, Aritz Parra, Associated Press

The territory went into lockdown late Saturday amid a surge in virus cases that is putting under pressure its limited health infrastructure.

Vaccination campaign picks up speed around the world

By Danica Kirka, Aniruddha Ghosal, Associated Press

Britain has begun dispensing the second vaccine in its arsenal. But authorities in France and elsewhere in Europe are coming under fire for slow rollouts and delays.

England to start new virus lockdown until mid-February

By Danica Kirka, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new version of the coronavirus.

UK first in world to start using Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

The COVID-19 vaccine ramps up a nationwide inoculation program, as rising infection rates are putting an unprecedented strain on British hospitals.

The Latest: US virus death toll hits 350,000; surge feared

By Associated Press

More than 20 million people in the country have been infected. The U.S. has begun using two coronavirus vaccines to protect health care workers and nursing home residents and staff but the rollout of the inoculation program has been criticized…

Once a model, California now struggles to tame COVID-19

By Brian Melley, Associated Press

The number of confirmed U.S. coronavirus cases has surpassed 20 million, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. That’s nearly twice as many as the No. 2 country, India, and nearly one quarter of the more than 83 million cases…

Some Mexicans struggle to get oxygen amid virus case surge

By Diego Delgado, Associated Press

Some residents of Mexico City are spending the new year in lines waiting to refill oxygen canisters for relatives suffering from COVID-19. The city of nine million has seen a surge in coronavirus infections and the city's hospitals are 87%…

Britain braces for new spike in virus cases

By Associated Press

British hospitals around the country face a perilous situation in January, medical workers warned Friday amid surging coronavirus infections blamed on a new virus variant.

Turkey says at least 15 people infected with UK coronavirus variant

By Associated Press

Turkey suspended flights with the U.K. along with other countries in late December upon discovery of the new strain's spread and quarantined thousands of passengers.