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U.S. Delta Wave Ebbs; Walmart Workers Opt for Shot: Virus Update

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The seven-day average of U.S. cases dropped below 100,000 for the first time since August, another sign the wave fueled by the delta variant is retreating. Some Wyoming hospitals have requested state guidance on potentially rationing care.

Walmart Inc. said “the overwhelming majority” of employees required to get vaccines have received the shots. Allstate Corp. plans to sell its headquarters building, marking the U.S. finance industry’s firmest endorsement yet of the desire to offer hybrid work.