US north-east braces for second major snowstorm in a week

New York City expects 4-9in of snow on Sunday as CDC head expresses fears of Covid spread with Super Bowl parties

The north-eastern United States is bracing for its second major snowstorm in a week, as intense snowfall in western New York forced delays in coronavirus vaccinations on Saturday at at least one location, with more vaccination site closures expected.

After a historic snowfall of more than 17in last Tuesday, New York City is now expecting an additional 4-9in of snow on Sunday. Local news outlets from Georgia to Washington DC to Boston were reporting coming winter storm conditions, with the National Weather Service warning of heavy snow" in the north-east.