But the vaccinations have so far had little effect on the latest surge in cases spiraling nationwide. The United States recorded more than 3,000 deaths for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally. Most Americans have been told it could be six months or more before they are eligible for the shots. The mutant variant was found in Germany for the first time, the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg said on Thursday. New York, an early epicenter of the pandemic, has recorded more than 36,000 Covid-19 deaths, far more than any other state.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 24, 2020 22:07 UTC