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In Israel, early data suggests that COVID-19 vaccines may have the potential to slow transmission of the virus.  US President Biden, in his first major foreign policy speech, promised a new era of US foreign policy.  The $1.9 trillion relief package moved through the US Senate, a step closer to passage.

Condition Updates

A rundown of important global developments in markets, in business, and region-by-region, as well as statistical risk assessments by country and by US state.

Emerging and Existing Hotspots: A New Push to End Yemen’s Civil War 

In his first major foreign policy speech, President Biden announced an end to US support for offensive operations in Yemen. It is less clear whether the US has sufficient leverage to break the stalemate that is perpetuating Yemen’s crisis. 

Key Takeaways from OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidance

At the direction of the Biden Administration, OSHA published new guidance on preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. Beyond a broad overview of virus mitigation measures and detailed descriptions of office best practices, the guidance provides a view of what may be included in coming Emergency Temporary Standards.

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