White House medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said the US is resuming its commitment to the World Health Organization.
California health authorities authorize continued application of a batch of Moderna vaccine.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that citizens should take the spread of the new variant of covid-19 very seriously.
In Peru, doctors continue on hunger strike and demand more investment in the health sector.
In the US, families celebrated on social media the historic moment when Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president.