British PM announces new lockdown for England

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new lockdown for England to combat a more contagious variant of the coronavirus.
Bolivia's top diplomat tests positive for COVID-19
Bolivia's Foreign Affairs Minister Rogelio Mayta has tested positive for COVID-19, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported Monday.
Americans begin receiving second vaccine shots
People in the United States who were the first in line to receive the coronavirus vaccine are now getting their second and final shots.
Mexico approves AstraZeneca/Oxford coronavirus vaccine
Mexico on Monday authorized the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford for emergency use in the country, which has one of the world's highest Covid-19 death tolls.
Sittoung River-Crossing Bridge (Yedashe) unveiled to mark 73rd Independence Day

Algeria to roll out Russian Covid vaccine in January
Algeria will begin rolling out the contentious Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine developed by Russia in January, the government said late Wednesday.
Argentina approves AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid vaccine
Argentina has followed Britain to become only the second country to authorize the coronavirus vaccine developed by drug firm AstraZeneca and Oxford University, the government said on Wednesday.