Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™

LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE starting June 12 2026

US moves towards post-pandemic state as other countries manage COVID surges

California Governor Gavin Newsom (c) celebrates with other guests at Universal Studios

California Governor Gavin Newsom (c) celebrates with other guests at Universal Studios Source: AAP

California and New York cut back social distancing and mask requirements more than a year after shutting down, while parts of Africa battle an increase in coronavirus cases.


Published

By Sarah Chlala

Source: SBS



Share this with family and friends


California and New York cut back social distancing and mask requirements more than a year after shutting down, while parts of Africa battle an increase in coronavirus cases.


For health and support measures currently in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in your language, visit sbs.com.au/coronavirus


Latest podcast episodes

Get SBS News straight to your inbox

Sign up now for daily news from Australia and around the world. You can also subscribe to Insight's weekly newsletter for in-depth features and first-person stories.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Stream now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world