It is a month since the Santa Anita massacre.
Americans "may" still need to wear masks in 2022.
Here's what you need to know to start your day
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First the truth
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First case of H5N8 bird flu strain in humans, says WHO
Russian authorities said they detected what is believed to be a "human infection with H5N8 avian influenza," the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed to CNN.
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One month after the Santa Anita massacre
A month has passed since 19 burned bodies were found near the US-Mexico border in Santa Anita, Tamaulipas.
The massacre is the most recent heinous act in recent years in northern Mexico.
The Tamaulipas Attorney General's Office reported that 16 of the 19 victims of the Santa Anita massacre were identified as Guatemalans.
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Lasso, second round
The National Electoral Council of Ecuador announced the official results of the presidential election of February 7 after analyzing all the claims made.
According to the results, Guillermo Lasso went to the second round and will face Andrés Arauz.
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Americans will wear masks "possibly" until 2022
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that it is "possible" that Americans will still need to wear face masks in 2022 to protect against the coronavirus.
This despite the fact that the United States may reach "a significant degree of normalcy" by the end of 2021.
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Trump's first public appearance since leaving the White House
Former President Donald Trump will speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida, next Sunday, according to a source familiar with the matter, while former Vice President Mike Pence declined an invitation to speak at the conference, two sources told CNN.
At coffee time
The 10 Latin American countries with the most deaths from covid-19
Thus begins the week of February 22, 2021 in the ten Latin American countries with the highest number of deaths from coronavirus, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University.
The oximeter is crucial in the fight against covid-19 (but it may not work well in people with dark skin)
This little device that monitors oxygen levels may not work well for people with dark skin.
Ingenuity helicopter, traveling companion to the Perseverance rover, calls home from Mars
The Ingenuity helicopter, assistant and traveling companion to NASA's Perseverance rover, reported a good report and is "working as expected," according to the agency.
The number of the day
63 million
Approximately 63 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the United States, according to the CDC.
Quote of the day
"There was a big bang and the kind of sound you don't want to hear when you're on a plane."
This is how United Airlines passengers reacted when the plane's engine exploded in midair.
Day selection
An air fryer for the whole family
This fryer has a capacity of 10 liters, much more than what is usual in this type of product.
And to finish…
Britney Spears asked Ted Cruz to apologize on 'Saturday Night Live'
Britney Spears (the character) appeared on the legendary show 'Saturday Night Live' to give various public figures the opportunity to apologize.
Republican Senator Ted Cruz, who was also impersonated on the show, apologized for his behavior flying with United Airlines.
