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Covid on a sharp downward trend? What top US expert Anthony Fauci says

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Covid-19 outbreak in the US are pointing sharply downward. Europe is gradually leaving pandemic restrictions behind, with Germany and Greece poised to become the latest in the region to unwind regulations that have disrupted life for two years.

Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands are planning similar steps. Hong Kong’s leader asked property developers to find 10,000 hotel rooms for isolating people who test positive, as the city’s outbreak challenges its zero-tolerance approach to the virus.

Key Developments: Greece to Begin Easing Restrictions (11:45 a.m. NY) Greece will begin easing some key coronavirus measures following a recommendation by the government’s advisory committee, Health Minister Athanasios Plevris said in a written statement as he currently has the virus.

From Feb, 19, the ban on standing at entertainment venues will be lifted while the permitted capacity at stadiums will be increased to 50% from 10% now.

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