The Latest: India's Taj Mahal reopens as new infections slow

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NEW DELHI — India is reopening its famed marvel of love, the Taj Mahal and several other monuments as the number of new coronavirus infections continues to decline. ___ MORE ON THE PANDEMIC: — U.S. death toll from coronavirus surpasses 600,000 — Fighting COVID-19 surge, South Africa increases restrictions — New York lifts more COVID-19 rules as it hits vaccination mark — California marks reopening with jackpots, Hollywood flair ___ Follow more of AP’s pandemic coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic and https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-vaccine ___ HERE'S WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING: WASHINGTON — U.K. researchers say initial results from a large study show an antibody treatment reduces death in hospitalized COVID-19 patients who face the greatest risk from the coronavirus. ___ ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Vaccine supplies have eclipsed demand in New Mexico even as the state makes a hard push toward meeting a key vaccination goal Thursday. ___ NEW YORK — The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has topped 600,000 as the vaccination drive has decreased daily cases and deaths.