: Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Ireland and the Netherlands have joined the growing list of countries that have suspended the use of the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford over blood clot concerns. Dr. Robert Bollinger, professor of infectious diseases at Johns Hopkins, discusses why Europe is seeing a resurgence of Covid cases, the U.S.’s vaccination efforts, and whether he sees any evidence of the AstraZeneca vaccine causing blood clots in patients. NBC’s Jay Gray reports there are huge crowds at beaches and clubs in South Padre Island, Texas. Doctors and health authorities warns huge gatherings and increased traveling can create an influx of new Covid-19 cases. The Department of Homeland Security reports there’s a record number of migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, and lawmakers are grappling with what to do. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports. Pope Francis said LGBTQ Catholics are welcome to come to the church, but the Catholic church can’t bless same-sex marriages. Plus, the Biden administration is preparing to launch a sweeping campaign to boost confidence in the Covid vaccine.