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Boston.com
11 months ago
Public health

Four charts showing COVID-19 trends in Massachusetts as the public health emergency ends

COVID A visualization of historic pandemic trends in Massachusetts.As of Thursday, the statewide and national COVID-19 public health emergency has ended.With the change, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health will no longer report data to the federal government on a daily basis, and the frequency of updates to the state's COVID-19 dashboard will decrease.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

L.A. County mask mandate likely a week away as COVID cases keep climbing

Indoor masking in public settings could return to Los Angeles County in a week as circulation of the hyper-infectious BA.5 Omicron subvariant continues to push coronavirus case counts higher and sends increasing numbers of people to the hospital.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

Reduced testing and reporting in the U.S. are blurring the real-time look at the pandemic.

As states report less frequently, changes in the trajectory of the virus are slower to reveal themselves.
At a glance, the pandemic picture in the United States may seem remarkably stable.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Alameda County ends short-lived mask mandate, citing improved coronavirus conditions

Three weeks after becoming the first California county to reinstitute a mask mandate in most indoor public settings amid climbing coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, Alameda County has rescinded the order - citing improving conditions.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Alameda County reinstates mask order as coronavirus cases soar

Alameda County issued a new mask mandate in most indoor public settings, effective Friday, as coronavirus cases climb.
The county, home to Oakland, is the San Francisco Bay Area's second-most populous.
Berkeleyside
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Berkeley will not join rest of Alameda County in reinstating mask mandate

The city's public health officer has opted not to reinstate the requirement, citing data showing COVID cases in decline locally.
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www.thelocal.de
11 months ago
Coronavirus

Germany's Corona warning app stops giving alerts after three years

Three years after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in Germany, the country repealed most of the protective measures on Wednesday.Here's which measures still remain.Published: 1 March 2023 12:00 CET Updated: 1 March 2023 13:04 CET As of Wednesday, the Germany-wide requirement to take a Covid-19 test to enter healthcare facilities was repealed.
www.thelocal.de
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Most Germany-wide Covid rules to expire on March 1st

Three years after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in Germany, the country repealed most of the protective measures on Wednesday.Here's which measures still remain.Published: 1 March 2023 12:00 CET Updated: 1 March 2023 13:04 CET As of Wednesday, the Germany-wide requirement to take a Covid-19 test to enter healthcare facilities was repealed.
www.thelocal.de
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Germany peels away most of remaining Covid-19 measures

As of Wednesday, the Germany-wide requirement to take a Covid-19 test to enter healthcare facilities was repealed.The FFP2 mask requirement for employees working in doctor's offices, clinics and care facilities as well as for nursing home residents was also lifted.However, the rule still applies to patients in doctor's offices and clinics, in addition to nursing home visitors, until April 7th, said German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) on Wednesday.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Coronavirus

India randomly testing international visitors for COVID-19

People walk past a girl wearing a face mask in a shopping district of Mumbai, India, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022.India has begun randomly testing international passengers arriving at its airports for COVID-19, the country's health minister said Thursday, citing an increase in cases in neighboring China and also asked the public to wear masks and maintain social distancing, even though there are no official mandates for either.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

India begins to randomly test international visitors for COVID

Federal health minister announces new rule in parliament, citing an increase in cases in neighbouring China.India has begun randomly testing international passengers arriving at its airports for COVID-19, the country's federal health minister has said, citing an increase in cases in neighbouring China.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Chinese struggle to summon the courage' to live with COVID-19

For three years, people in China have been told COVID-19 is deadly and it has made it difficult to cope with Beijing's sudden move to rollback controls.Hu Yuping is afraid.The 43-year-old resident of the central Chinese province of Hunan is a cancer survivor and she has just learned that even though there are COVID-19 patients in her building, the two-week lockdown imposed to curb the virus' spread is to be lifted.
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Washington Post
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Caps to carry on tradition with their 30th Super Bowl Sunday matinee

Alex Ovechkin chases the puck during the Capitals' 5-4 overtime win against the Penguins on Super Bowl Sunday in 2010.(John McDonnell/The Washington Post) The first time the Capitals played on Super Bowl Sunday was Jan. 12, 1975.An expansion team on its way to an 8-67-5 record, Washington allowed a touchdown's worth of goals in a 7-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, who extended their unbeaten streak to 20 games before 9,081 fans at Capital Centre.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

New York State to Drop Requirement That Masks Be Worn in Hospitals

New York State will end its requirement that masks be worn in health care settings, including hospitals and nursing homes, starting on Sunday, health officials announced on Friday.After that, such facilities will be allowed to set their own masking rules.The move brings the state's guidance in line with that of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which lifted the federal mandate requiring masks in health care facilities in September.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

Broadway Bounces Back With Best Week Since the Before Times'

Broadway, still struggling to rebound from the lengthy pandemic shutdown, is starting the new year with a sign of hope: Last week was, by far, the best for the industry since the arrival of the coronavirus.The 33 shows running grossed $51.9 million, which is the most since the final week of 2019.And The Lion King, which last fall celebrated its 25th anniversary on Broadway, notched a remarkable milestone: It grossed $4.3 million, which is the most ever taken in by a show in a single week on Broadway.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

Covid and N.Y.C. Schools: Back to Class, and Finally Back to Normal?

The city Education Department has ended most Covid restrictions for students, although teachers still have to be vaccinated.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

Anxious New Yorkers Worry Whether Eric Adams Is the Man for the Moment

City residents are concerned about violent crime, housing costs, school budget cuts and homelessness.Some believe that the mayor has not met the challenge.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

'A Strange Loop' Wins Best Musical as Tonys Celebrate Broadway's Return

"The Lehman Trilogy" won best play, "Company" won best musical revival and "Take Me Out" won best revival of a play at the 75th Tony Awards.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

N.Y.C. is lifting a mask mandate for toddlers on Monday.

Mayor Eric Adams of New York City will end the mask mandate for 2- to 4-year-old children who attend day care and preschool on Monday, he said Thursday, because the city is past the peak of its latest wave of coronavirus cases.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

Simon Case's WhatsApps with Hancock unprofessional, say ex-civil servants

Former senior civil servants have expressed surprise and concern at the cabinet secretary, Simon Case's unprofessional and jokey WhatsApp chats with Matt Hancock during the Covid crisis, saying they appeared to be a highly unusual departure from normal standards.Case's correspondence with Hancock is revealed in a leak to the Telegraph, known as the Lockdown Files, which shows the head of the civil service saying it was hilarious that some travellers were being locked up in hotels after entering the UK.
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

Chicago's 20 Essential Pizzerias

The politics of pizza in Chicago always spark fierce debate.Whether it's deep dish or thin crust, staunch supporters on both sides will never relent.Fortunately, pizzaiolos across the city are specializing in a variety of different styles in order to satisfy everyone.Some places have been around for decades while others are relative newcomers, but they're all pushing boundaries and making an impact on the local scene.
www.dw.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Germany advises against travel to China amid COVID surge DW 01/07/2023

Germany advised nationals against nonessential travel to China given a surge in coronavirus infections there, the German Foreign Ministry said on Saturday."The number of infections in China is currently at its highest level since the pandemic began in 2020.The Chinese health system is overburdened, and adequate care in medical emergencies is also affected," the ministry said in a statement on the website.
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

Restaurants Where Northwestern Students Should Eat in Evanston

Escape the dining halls for a restaurant adventure
Evanston's restaurants are eager to welcome Northwestern University students, often providing discounts if they can show their school ID.
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

Where to Find Delicious Pizza Slices in Chicago

It's no secret that Chicago is one of America's best pizza cities.Although famous for its deep dish, Chicago has always boasted multiple styles of pizza including thin crust, Detroit style, and more.
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

Where to Eat Banh Mi in Chicago

Usually comprising a crusty roll, pickled veggies, fresh herbs, hot chiles, pate, and a protein, the banh mi is a traditional dish that invites creativity.
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

Where to Drink Outdoors in Lincoln Park and Lakeview

Located along the shores of Lake Michigan, Lakeview and Lincoln Park offer some of the loveliest outdoor dining destinations in the city.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

California hospitals still stressed as flu, RSV, COVID remain at high levels

The start of the year is bringing with it a mild reprieve in the so-called "tripledemic," but some Southern California hospitals remain stressed by the still-high circulation of flu, COVID-19 and RSV.Children's Hospital Los Angeles is still so busy that it cannot always accommodate transfers of patients from other hospitals, according to Dr. James Stein, the facility's chief medical officer, in a statement.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

As COVID-19 spikes in California, booster shots could make all the difference

With coronavirus cases and hospitalizations rising in Los Angeles County, officials are voicing new confidence in the effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 booster shot.New data has found that the updated COVID-19 vaccines offer "significant additional protection" against symptomatic infection in people who were previously vaccinated or boosted with the older formula.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

How close is L.A. County to a new COVID-19 mask mandate? Here is what we know

In what has now become a pattern during the pandemic, coronavirus cases are rising as we enter the holiday season in L.A. County.It is still far from clear how big a potential winter surge could be.Some officials are optimistic the wave will not be as bad as past seasons.But officials warn that continued spikes in COVID-19 could bring a return to an indoor mask mandate.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

L.A. County strongly recommends indoor masking as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations jump

Amid a sustained rise in coronavirus transmission, Los Angeles County is once again strongly recommending wearing a mask in indoor public spaces.The daily number of newly reported cases has jumped almost 70% from a month ago, though case rates are still well shy of previous waves and officials continue to tout the benefits of available vaccines and therapeutics in warding off the worst COVID-19 has to offer.
www.latimes.com
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Coronavirus subvariant BA.2.75.2 appears in L.A. County. How worried should we be?

The Omicron subvariant BA.2.75.2 a newer coronavirus strain some scientists fear could be problematic has arrived in Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

When should I get the new COVID-19 Omicron bivalent booster? What experts say

When is the best time to get the updated Omicron booster shot?
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Europe news

France, UK join growing list of countries in imposing COVID curbs

Visitors from China will be required to test negative for COVID-19 before boarding flights.France and the United Kingdom have joined Spain and Italy in requiring travellers arriving from China to provide a negative COVID-19 test result before boarding flights.France said on Friday the tests will have to be done less than 48 hours old before departure and will be required on direct flights from China and flights with stopovers, with random tests carried out on passengers on arrival.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

One-day tally of COVID cases in China hits 37 million: Report

Nearly 37 million people in China may have been infected with COVID-19 on a single day this week, the Bloomberg news agency has reported, citing minutes from an internal meeting of the country's National Health Commission held on Wednesday.In all, the report which was published on Friday said about 18 percent of the country's population  248 million people  are likely to have contracted the virus in the first 20 days of December.
www.dw.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

China's soaring COVID numbers raise global fears DW 12/20/2022

21 minutes ago21 minutes ago China is scrambling to deal with a surge in coronavirus cases after Beijing's retreat from a zero-COVID policy.With much of the population unvaccinated, there are fears of mutations, high fatalities, and economic upset.Chinese cities on Tuesday pushed ahead with plans to expand hospital bed capacity and build new clinics amid fears about the virus running wild through the population.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

What Videos Show About the Extremes of China's Zero-Covid' Policy

It has been weeks since Gao Mingjun, a 24-year-old resident of the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou, saw her mother.As coronavirus cases began spreading in Zhengzhou last month, Ms. Gao's mother, who works and lives at the city's Foxconn industrial park  home to the world's biggest iPhone assembly plant  told her daughter that she was barred from leaving the compound.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

After Covid Lockdown, Fear and Unrest Sweep iPhone Factory in China

Covid lockdown measures have generated a wave of fear and unrest inside the world's largest iPhone manufacturing complex, in north-central China, with stories of food shortages among quarantined employees filling social media, and large numbers of workers fleeing the facility.The plant, operated by Foxconn, the Taiwan-based manufacturing giant with facilities across China, went into lockdown in mid-October as coronavirus cases were rising in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

WHO says new COVID-19 wave emerging in Europe

UN agency's regional data show only Europe with an increase in coronavirus cases in the week that ended October 2 as infections rose 8 percent from the week before.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

It's Time for New Yorkers to Mask Up Again, Mayor Adams Says

Mayor Eric Adams put his face mask on again on Tuesday and encouraged New Yorkers to do the same.Mr. Adams held a news conference at City Hall to urge residents to take precautions in the face of a winter surge of Covid-19 cases and other illnesses.With the holiday season in full swing and cases of Covid-19, flu and R.S.V. rising, we are asking New Yorkers to protect themselves and their loved ones once again, Mr. Adams said.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

N.Y.C. Schools Reopen With Focus on Recovery From Pandemic Losses

"We need to show them: We're back," said the head of the principals' union as children return to school Thursday with Covid restrictions largely ended.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Public health

Completely new' COVID strains possible in winter: EU drug agency

Existing vaccines and adaptive ones should protect people from serious illness and death, the EU agency says.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Coronavirus

China says Xi Jinping given local Covid jab as it seeks to ease vaccine safety fears

China's Covid-19 vaccines are safe and have been given to leaders of the state and ruling Communist party, officials said, as Beijing steps up efforts to allay public concerns about safety that risk hampering its vaccination drive.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

In Shanghai, a surge in cases raises fears of another lockdown.

Residents have been alarmed by mixed messages from officials, including advice that they stock up on food and medicine.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Weekly L.A. County COVID deaths top summer surge. 'There's a whole lot of winter left'

Weekly COVID-19 deaths in Los Angeles County are higher than at any point during the summer surge, illustrating the persistent toll the pandemic continues to exact amid concerns that cases could surge again this winter.Over the weeklong period ending Wednesday, the nation's most populous county recorded 147 deaths - up 37% from the prior week's tally of 107.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

L.A. County coronavirus threat eases for now, but a second wave after Christmas possible

Coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County have stabilized, pushing off the prospect of a new indoor mask mandate shortly after New Year's Day, but a second wave associated with Christmas and other gatherings remains possible.L.A. County reported 2,911 coronavirus cases a day for the week that ended Friday, a 20% decline from the prior week.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Why L.A. is feeling 'more hopeful' about avoiding mask mandate despite COVID surge

Coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County have been on the rise.Hospitals in the region are seeing more patients as doctors deal with an influx of patients being treated for COVID-19 as well as those who are sick with the flu and other respiratory illnesses.Local health officials are again strongly recommending that everyone wear a mask in indoor public spaces.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Dangerous weeks ahead in L.A. County as coronavirus suddenly surges. Here is why

A few weeks ago, there was cautious optimism that this winter would not see a significant COVID-19 surge.But in Los Angeles County, that outlook is in jeopardy.Case counts are climbing rapidly, sending increasing numbers of Angelenos to the hospital and raising the possibility of a renewed public indoor mask mandate that could arrive shortly after the new year.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

L.A. County coronavirus cases, hospitalizations rising as Thanksgiving nears

Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are starting to increase in Los Angeles County amid the wider circulation of newer Omicron subvariants.With flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, also on the rise statewide, officials are urging residents to take steps to protect themselves - including wearing masks and getting the updated COVID-19 booster and flu shots.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

UC Irvine and other schools reinstate indoor mask mandates amid rising COVID-19 wave

The University of California Irvine on Monday will require all students and staff to wear masks while inside campus buildings, following the lead of other colleges that have chosen to strengthen safety measures in recent weeks as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Public health

Virus death toll in China's capital shows further rise

BEIJING - The death toll in the latest COVID-19 surge in China's capital Beijing has risen incrementally, as feverish clinic patients and an increase in the funeral business point to a widening outbreak after an easing of strict virus containment regulations.Are you on Telegram?Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russia's war in Ukraine.
amNewYork
1 year ago
Public health

CDC advisers weigh who needs updated COVID booster and when | amNewYork

COVID-19 boosters updated to match the newest omicron strains are about to roll out, and government advisers met Thursday to decide who should roll up their sleeves - and when.
Independent
1 year ago
Public health

EU regulator clears tweaked versions of Covid vaccines

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended the authorisation of two coronavirus vaccines made by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna which have been tweaked to include protection against an early version of the Omicron variant. he EU drugs regulator said in a statement that the two messenger RNA boosters offered protection both against the original version of Covid-19 and the Omicron subvariant BA.1, which has since been overtaken globally by later Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Public health

The C.D.C. shuts down its public Covid dashboard for cruise ships.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ended its Covid-19 mitigation program for cruise ships in U.S. waters, the public health agency announced on its website.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Public health

WHO: COVID triples across Europe, hospitalizations double

LONDON - The World Health Organization said Tuesday that coronavirus cases have tripled across Europe in the past six weeks, accounting for nearly half of all infections globally.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Public health

FDA authorizes protein-based Novavax Covid vaccine for adults

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday authorized Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use in people 18 years of age or older, widening vaccine options in the US against the virus as the fourth vaccine to get approval by the agency.
Independent
1 year ago
Coronavirus

China begins relaxing Covid measures

China has started relaxing its strict "zero-Covid" policy amid steps to restore normal life - but also trepidation over a possible broader outbreak once controls are eased.he country reported 21,165 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, though it was unclear whether the lower number reflected fewer infections or a reduction in testing.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Tech industry

Apple Built Its Empire With China. Now Its Foundation Is Showing Cracks.

Every September, Apple unveils its latest phones at its futuristic Silicon Valley campus.A few weeks later, tens of millions of its newest handsets, assembled by legions of seasonal workers hired by its suppliers, are shipped from Chinese factories to customers around the world.The annual release of Apple's iPhones usually runs like clockwork, a prime example of how the U.S. tech giant has become the most profitable company of the globalization era by seamlessly navigating the world's two largest economies.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Tech industry

Apple Could Be Short of iPhones Because of Factory Disruptions in China

Weeks after expressing optimism about the global economy and its business, Apple on Sunday warned that its sales would fall short of expectations because a key iPhone factory in China had been shut down by a coronavirus outbreak.The abrupt change in its business prospects are the latest reminder of the risks of the company's concentrated manufacturing supply chain in China.
therealdeal.com
1 year ago
LA real estate

L.A. County Leads the Nation in Overcrowded Homes

(Illustration by The Real Deal; Getty) Los Angeles County, a pioneer of single-family housing sprawl, has more overpacked homes than anywhere in the U.S. For three decades, the county has led the nation in overcrowding, with 11 percent of homes now having more than one occupant per room, the Los Angeles Times reported in an expose.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC music

In New York, Masks Will Not Be Required at the Opera or Ballet

Masks are no longer required in New York City schools, gyms, taxis and most theaters.
But a night at the opera or the ballet still involves putting on a proper face covering.
That will soon change.
Nytimes
1 year ago
NYC music

New York Philharmonic Agrees to Restore Pay for Musicians

After a stronger-than-expected season, the orchestra said it would reverse pay cuts imposed at the height of the pandemic.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

Your Monday Briefing: Russia Strikes Key City

Plus funerals for rampage victims in Thailand and a Covid spike in China
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Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

Denali National Park, in Alaska, reinstates a mask mandate in the busy summer season.

As counties report elevated levels of transmissions, national parks are once again requiring masks in gift shops, on tour buses and other indoor spaces.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

With infections surging, Cyprus reinstates an indoor mask mandate.

Bucking a global trend away from mandatory pandemic safety measures, Cyprus said on Wednesday that face masks would once again be required in indoor public settings.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

Canadians traveling within the country's borders will no longer need to show proof of vaccination.

The mandate, which was implemented last fall, will end on June 20 for people traveling domestically, Canadian officials said on Tuesday.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

Canadians traveling within the country's borders will no longer need to show proof of vaccination.

The mandate, which was implemented last fall, will end on June 20 for people traveling domestically, Canadian officials said on Tuesday.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

Your Thursday Briefing

Russia is cementing its grip on southern Ukraine, extending infrastructure that could help it claim permanent dominion over the region.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Creator of Johns Hopkins COVID tracker wins top US science award

Tracker launched by US professor Lauren Gardner in early days of the coronavirus outbreak credited with informing global response.
East Bay Times
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Travel to Mexico during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

If you're planning to travel to Mexico, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mexico is open to travelers.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Should I get the Omicron booster now or wait a few weeks?

And I might wait.'
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They will be offered soon, the site said.
The Independent
1 year ago
Berlin

Germany plans to drop mask-wearing mandate on planes

The German government plans to drop a requirement for people to wear masks on flights to and from the country, though the health minister said Tuesday that it could be reimposed if coronavirus cases rise sharply.
The Independent
1 year ago
Berlin

Germany seeks to avoid school closures if COVID surges again

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Germany's federal and state leaders agreed Thursday to try to avoid closing schools and child care facilities if there is another surge in coronavirus cases this fall.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Coronavirus

WHO: COVID cases drop everywhere, but pandemic not over

GENEVA - The number of new coronavirus cases fell everywhere in the world last week by about 12%, according to the World Health Organization's latest weekly review of the pandemic issued Wednesday.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Coronavirus

EU regulator clears tweaked versions of COVID vaccines

FILE - A Jackson, Miss., resident receives a Pfizer booster shot from a nurse at a vaccination site Feb. 8, 2022.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Coronavirus cases and deaths drop worldwide, though WHO warns that could be due to surveillance decline

Confirmed coronavirus cases fell by 15% worldwide over the past week and new infections declined by 9%, the World Health Organization said Wednesday in its weekly assessment of the state of the pandemic.
The Local Europe
1 year ago
Education

What Covid-19 rules will be in place in Austrian schools?

Children and young students in Austria have been arguably one of the most affected groups during the Covid-19 pandemic, having been forced to study at home, wear masks in class and take mandatory PCR tests.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Education

China's university entrance exams are already stressful. Now add covid.

SHENZHEN, China - Zhu Yongtao has spent more than a month locked down at his high school here in southern China so he can take the biggest exam of his life.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Global weekly coronavirus deaths have fallen 9%, WHO reports

The number of coronavirus deaths fell 9% in the past week while new cases remained relatively stable, according to the latest weekly pandemic report released by the World Health Organization.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Russia suspends inspections of strategic arms under US treaty

Russia says it's halting inspections under the New START treaty, but it remains committed to all provisions of the treaty.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Europe news

With infections surging, Cyprus reinstates an indoor mask mandate.

Bucking a global trend away from mandatory pandemic safety measures, Cyprus said on Wednesday that face masks would once again be required in indoor public settings.
9news
1 year ago
Coronavirus

'Almost at 100 deaths a day: Grim COVID-19 warning as hospitalisations, deaths surge

One of Australia's leading virus experts has issued a "call to action", saying we need to re-introduce restrictions like as cases and hospitalisations surge around the country.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Hochul: New York prepping for fall surge, doesn't rule out school mask rule, COVID review coming

ALBANY - New York is prepping for a potential fall surge in COVID cases when schools reopen by stockpiling tests and keeping mask mandates on the table, Gov. Hochul said Wednesday.
kvue.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

No, employees aren't legally required to report positive COVID-19 tests to employers

Employers can ask employees to report positive COVID-19 test results, but workers aren't required to do so by law.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Almost 9 in 10 Californians live in areas with high COVID-19 levels as BA.5 fuels infections

Nearly 9 in 10 Californians now live in counties with a high COVID-19 community level, in which the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends universal masking in indoor public spaces.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

L.A. County on track for indoor mask mandate as hospitalizations rise

Sustained jumps in cases and hospitalizations fueled by the hyper-infectious BA.5 subvariant pushed Los Angeles County into the high COVID-19community level Thursday, a shift that could trigger a new public indoor mask mandate by the end of this month unless conditions improve.
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

Ten Great Chicago Distilleries to Raise Spirits

Seeing how a favorite spirit is made can be a thrill - and it's even more fun to taste the distiller's other offerings.
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

Where to Drink Outdoors in Bucktown, Wicker Park, and West Town

The trendy neighborhoods of Bucktown, Wicker Park, and West Town are known for their lively restaurants and bars.
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

Where to Drink Wine Outside in Chicago

There are plenty of fabulous places to drink wine in Chicago, but when the weather's favorable, there's nowhere better than an outdoor patio.
Independent
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Macau casinos closed in bid to contain Covid outbreak

Streets in the gambling centre of Macau were empty on Monday after casinos and most other businesses were ordered to close while the Chinese territory near Hong Kong fights a coronavirus outbreak.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Spain news

Holidaymakers warned of rising coronavirus cases at European destinations

Holidaymakers heading to and from the European mainland are being warned of a growing incidence of coronavirus, especially in tourist hotspots, which risks hampering travel plans.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

'We're really worried.' Coronavirus cases jump at L.A. County workplaces, sparking new safety push

An upswing in coronavirus infections has spawned a rise in worksite case clusters in Los Angeles County, prompting health officials to recommend additional measures aimed at tamping down transmission, including reducing crowding and, if there's a suspected outbreak, expanding remote work.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Sports

Westminster Dog Show Photos: Setting the Stage

This was supposed to be the year in which the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show made its triumphant return to Madison Square Garden.Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic got in the way - again.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Coronavirus

WHO: COVID-19 deaths rise, reversing a 5-week decline

GENEVA - After five weeks of declining coronavirus deaths, the number of fatalities reported globally increased by 4% last week, according to the World Health Organization.
Nytimes
1 year ago
US politics

Jan. 6 Hearings Give Democrats a Chance to Recast Midterm Message

With their majority at stake, Democrats plan to use the six high-profile hearings to refocus voters' attention on Republicans' role in the attack.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Public health

Health minister: Iran marks first day without COVID deaths

TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's health minister said Thursday the country has marked its first day after more than two years without a single COVID-19 death, lauding this as a significant milestone for a nation that long had the highest number of coronavirus cases in the Middle East.
East Bay Times
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Travel to Mexico during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

If you're planning to travel to Mexico, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mexico remains open to travelers.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

An indoor mask mandate returns to Alameda County, Calif., home to Oakland.

Alameda County, the San Francisco Bay Area's second-most populous county, reinstated on Friday a mask mandate in most indoor spaces, which it had dropped in February.
the Guardian
1 year ago
World news

What is causing travel chaos at some UK airports and what are your rights?

Holidaymakers have seized the opportunity of school half-term holidays and the Queen's platinum jubilee bank holidays to take long-awaited trips abroad, but many have met with long queues at airports and cancelled flights.
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