The latest The more people on the planet who are vaccinated, the better protected we all are. Not only will communities be defended against spread locally, but high vaccination rates will hinder the ability of the coronavirus to evolve into new variants that may travel the globe. But, as reporter David J. Lynch notes, the world is largely without a plan to vaccinate roughly half the population, which lives outside the richest countries where vaccine supplies are abundant. "The virus is still raging across the planet, and we don't have the vaccines. This is the greatest priority right now," said Achim Steiner, administrator of the United Nations Development Program. Like many mothers, Ana Diaz Guzman stopped working last year. And, like many mothers, the 43-year-old single mom from Silver Spring, Md., had struggled to find work as the economy reopened. Guzman was able to secure employment ― but only for a few weeks. Many women who left the workforce amid the pandemic, especially those who are Black and Latina, have not had success in returning to work. A concerned Australian citizen called a crime hotline to report Australian deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce was not wearing a mask when he entered a gas station. Joyce received a fine equivalent to about $150 in U.S. dollars. Australia's leaders have issued stronger restrictions in recent days as the delta variant spreads among residents, many of whom are unvaccinated. United Airlines' fleet of planes is being enlarged with a new order for 270 aircraft, which includes 200 Boeing Max and 70 Airbus passenger jets. The expansion of United's airplane fleet, and similar expansions by U.S. aviation companies, is a sign the industry has bet on a post-pandemic travel boom. The Wimbledon tennis tournament returned in England after last year's hiatus – a cancellation that had not occurred since World War II. Wimbledon spectators gave a round of thunderous applause for attendees who included health-care workers, clinical researchers and Oxford University professor Sarah Gilbert, one of the designers of the AstraZeneca vaccine. In a concession to the pandemic, fan numbers at the court will be capped at 50 percent – except for the tournament's fully open final two days. Other important news The pandemic's disruption caused these women to move back in with their parents. Some women flourished. Others cherished the time with their folks. A few described strained relationships. Americans who have not yet been vaccinated require incentives beyond fear, according to an analysis by a team of political scientists: Beer, raffles and, yes, chances to win money work well as positive reinforcements. And here's another tactic health officials are using to boost vaccinations – incentives not only for the person getting the shot but for a helper who tags along, too. In D.C., a friend, relative or other person who assists in making a vaccine appointment is eligible for a $51 Visa gift card. Correction: In Tuesday's newsletter, we incorrectly said Israel did not revive its indoor mask mandate. In fact, this has been reinstated with the emergence of the delta variant, although Israel has not ordered lockdowns or other severe restrictions. | 
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