Anthony Fauci, the U.S.’s top infectious disease doctor, said Covid-19 vaccines work extremely well and that a return to the lockdowns of 2020 is unlikely. Israel’s public health officials are begining to see signs of more serious disease among the vaccinated elderly.
The Lollapalooza music festival, which attracts as many as 100,000 fans a night in Chicago, is a model for gatherings, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
Beijing stepped up efforts to control the virus, including suspension of some flights. Cases in Australia’s hot spot of Sydney matched an all-time high while parts of Queensland state entered a second day of lockdown.
Chicago Mayor Praises Lollapalooza (12 p.m. NY)
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the Lollapalooza music festival, which attracts as many as 100,000 fans a night, is a model for gatherings despite rising infections in the city.
“Ninety percent of people at…
