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This article was published more than&nbsp;2 years agoCommentGift ShareDuring a trip Wednesday to Copenhagen for meetings with the foreign ministers of Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the top U.S. diplomat, did not wear a face mask.That led to an awkward diplomatic dance. When he extended a hand in greeting, Jeppe Kofod, Denmark’s foreign affairs minister, kept to social distancing guidelines and refused to shake back.Undeterred, Pompeo tried again with the foreign minister of the Faroe Islands, who also declined.The third time was not quite the charm: Pompeo and the foreign minister of Greenland successfully navigated an elbow bump.The diplomats in question were all in proximity to one another and did exchange some shoulder pats.Denmark does not have a major novel coronavirus outbreak, while the United States .— John Hudson (@John_Hudson)Mask-wearing in Denmark is neither mandatory nor common. The country has contained its outbreak with relative success, confirming about related to the pandemic.AdvertisementPresident Trump had repeatedly belittled the accepted benefits of wearing masks and refused to don one in public. On Monday, he a photo of himself wearing a mask during an earlier visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and called mask wearing “patriotic,” in a notable shift in messaging.Under Trump’s leadership, mask-wearing in the United States has become a politicized issue. Around the world, more and more countries are , and many of the countries that did so early have fared better than those that didn’t.Some world leaders and top officials have struggled to follow rules and recommendations meant to stop the spread of the coronavirus. In the two weeks before he first reported coronavirus symptoms on July 5, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who tested positive for the virus, consistently flouted health recommendations, .AdvertisementEarlier in the pandemic, several British officials by traveling domestically when the government was asking people to stay home.Pompeo’s visit to Denmark, part of a trip that also included a stop in London, marks his first time in the country since Trump caused a diplomatic spat last year by stating his desire to , which led to the .The latest: , a strategic shift that puts more of the onus on individuals, rather than on schools, businesses and other institutions, to limit viral spread.Variants: BA.5 is the most recent omicron subvariant, and it’s quickly become the dominant strain in the U.S. , and why vaccines may only offer limited protection.Vaccines: For people under 50, while the Biden administration works to roll out shots . Immunizations for became available this summer. Here’s by your prior infections and booster history.Guidance: CDC guidelines have been confusing — if you get covid, here’s . We’ve also created .Where do things stand? See the latest coronavirus numbers and . The is behind much of the recent spread.For the latest news, . CommentsGift ArticleTOP STORIESGoing GlobalEssential reporting and analysis from correspondents around the world.Try a different topic or to save your preferences

This article was published more than&nbsp;2 years agoCommentGift ShareDuring a trip Wednesday to Copenhagen for meetings with the foreign ministers of Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the top U.S. diplomat, did not wear a face mask.That led to an awkward diplomatic dance. When he extended a hand in greeting, Jeppe Kofod, Denmark’s foreign affairs minister, kept to social distancing guidelines and refused to shake back.Undeterred, Pompeo tried again with the foreign minister of the Faroe Islands, who also declined.The third time was not quite the...

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