Families of some who perished have written pointedly about the virus in remembrances. They tell of agonizing final days. They plead for wearing of masks.
Also, the U.S. starts the vaccine rollout as shots are given in New York. High-risk health care workers are being given priority as the U.S. surpassed more than 300,000 virus-related deaths. Australia and New Zealand intend to establish a travel bubble.
— NYT: Top Stories