Noah Weiland

The rapidly spreading variant, which is driving surges in Britain and Moscow, is not yet prevalent in the U.S. A federal judge blocked the C.D.C. from enforcing cruise ship rules in Florida.

The much-anticipated review, which you can watch live below, on Wednesday could clear the way for regulators to grant emergency authorization for coronavirus vaccines for American children as young as 6 months old.

Officials say that about 20 million people will fly during next week’s holiday. The F.D.A. could authorize Moderna boosters for all adults this week.

Covid News: D.C. Eases Indoor Mask Restrictions  The New York Times

President Biden declared “we need to go big” as he cited two challenges: vaccinating the world and solving a global oxygen crisis. At a high-stakes meeting, a CDC advisory panel is considering whether booster shots should go to most Americans or a limited few.

Dr. Vivek Murthy said Pfizer’s vaccine for those under 5 would “undergo the same independent, rigorous and transparent review process” that was used to authorize vaccines for adults.

Under new guidance, guests can visit residents indoors even without vaccinations. Texas opens up, no masks required, and Maryland will drop most restrictions starting on Friday. A chunk of Hollywood is in Australia, sidestepping the pandemic.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain faces an outcry after a report on parties during Covid lockdowns describes a drinking culture at Downing Street. Omicron dampens the plans of tens of millions of people across several Asian countries to travel during the Lunar New Year.

California set a date to fully reopen, if all goes well. President Biden pushed up his target date for making all adults eligible for vaccines by two weeks, to April 19, matching the timetable already being put in place by many states.

Covid News: U.S. Hospitalizations Break Record as Omicron Surges  The New York Times

The findings could add momentum for F.D.A. authorization of the pediatric dose, perhaps as soon as next week. The long-awaited development would affect 28 million children.