Surges in Brazil and Canada also highlighted the persistent threat of the pandemic, with the Covid-19 death toll approaching 3.2 million even as many nations ramp up vaccination drives.
Faisal says as speculation about variants continues, it's important to remember that every virus mutates and the coronavirus is not unique for doing so
Some variants increase the chance of reinfection: SAPM
Copper in the past week hit a 10-year high, while pork prices have fattened in part due to higher demand for bacon from Americans working and eating breakfast at home.