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Wednesday

Brazil Tops 4,000 Daily COVID-19 Deaths, Nears U.S. Peak

A coffin is buried at the Vila Formosa cemetery in Sao Paulo, Brazil, late last month. Brazil has been experiencing record numbers of coronavirus infections and COVID-19 deaths in recent weeks. Miguel Schincariol/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

Brazil Tops 4,000 Daily COVID-19 Deaths, Nears U.S. Peak

With less than two-thirds the population of the U.S., Brazil logged nearly 4,200 deaths on Tuesday amid reports that hospital ICUs are being overwhelmed by the surge in coronavirus cases.

Wednesday

COVID-19 Vaccines Could Add Fuel To Evolution Of Coronavirus Mutations

A person receives a COVID-19 shot in Federal Way, Wash., at a vaccination clinic for the Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington held on Feb. 4. David Ryder/Getty Images hide caption

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COVID-19 Vaccines Could Add Fuel To Evolution Of Coronavirus Mutations

COVID-19 vaccines appear to work against the new coronavirus strains, though scientists are warily watching a variant first seen in South Africa. Vaccines may need updates to keep pace with the virus.

COVID-19 Vaccines Could Add Fuel To Evolution Of Coronavirus Mutations

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Wednesday

A Rocky Road On The Way To Herd Immunity For COVID-19

People line up for drive-through COVID-19 vaccination at Coors Field baseball stadium in Denver on Saturday. Chet Strange/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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A Rocky Road On The Way To Herd Immunity For COVID-19

At least 70% of people will need to be immune from the coronavirus before COVID-19 can recede through a process known as herd immunity. Vaccines can play a role. But reaching the goal won't be easy.

A Rocky Road On The Way To Herd Immunity For COVID-19

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Thursday

Florida Becomes 3rd U.S. State To Identify New Coronavirus Variant

The Florida Department of Health said officials are working alongside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to figure out how a 20-something-year-old man contracted the new, more contagious coronavirus strain that was first discovered in the U.K. Lynne Sladky/AP hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

Florida Becomes 3rd U.S. State To Identify New Coronavirus Variant

"The individual is a male in his 20s with no history of travel. The Department is working with the CDC on this investigation," Florida Department of Health officials announced Thursday.

Friday

French Officials Announce 1st Confirmed Case Of New Coronavirus Variant

A laboratory technician is pictured handling swab samples at a hospital in Mulhouse, France, in November. French officials confirmed the country's first case of the new coronavirus variant on Friday. Patrick Hertzog/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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French Officials Announce 1st Confirmed Case Of New Coronavirus Variant

The strain is sweeping through the United Kingdom and prompting travel restrictions in other countries. The French case is in a citizen who recently returned from London.