Tag: COVID-19
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Indian scientists appeal to PM for COVID-19 data
As COVID-19 cases surge in India, Indian scientists are appealing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release data on the virus. They say they have been unable to get information that would allow them predict how many beds, oxygen or intensive care facilities would be needed. The Associated Press has the story: Facing humanitarian crisis…
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Wages grow quickly during first quarter
Workers’ pay and benefits rose 2.6% ending in March, down from only 2.8% a year before. However, even as wages grow, employers are struggling to find workers for multiple reasons. The Associated Press has the story: Solid increase in wages after weaker increases during the pandemic WASHINGTON (AP) — Wages and benefits grew quickly for…
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Anxiety responsible for negative vaccine reactions
U.S. health officials are finding that many of the physical reactions to the COVID-19 vaccines are due to anxiety, not the actual contents of the shots. Symptoms include fainting, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, racing hearts, chest pain or other symptoms. The Associated Press has the story: Symptoms after vaccine often due to anxiety, not a reaction…
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Milestone: 100 million Americans vaccinated
The U.S. is reopening around the country as Americans get vaccinated and COVID-19 recedes. A milestone: 100 million vaccinated. The Associated Press has the story: Disneyland reopens, NYC poised to fully open by July 1 Disneyland reopened Friday and New York’s mayor predicted the big city will be up and running again at full strength…
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Indians desperate, turning to black market for COVID-19
As India sets another global record in new virus cases Thursday, those infected are looking to the black market for treatment due to overwhelmed hospitals. Medications like remdesivir and steroids are scarce. The Associated Press has the story: Surge of COVID-19 in India has patients obtaining drugs from the black market NEW DELHI (AP) —…
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US economy recovering fast post-pandemic
The economy continues to rebound as employers step up hiring and GDP rises. The number of people applying for unemployment benefits reached its lowest since the pandemic started. The Associated Press has the story: Economy rebounding as unemployment decreases, GDP rises and home sales spike WASHINGTON (AP) — Powered by consumers and fueled by government…
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Biden’s speech: Jobs, spending, raising taxes
Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress focused considerably on his expensive infrastructure program. He also mentioned “jobs” 43 times and admitted that taxes will need to be raised on the wealthy in order to pay for everything. The Associated Press has the story: Biden’s first speech to a joint session of Congress…
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No baby boom after COVID-19 lockdown
Contrary to the expectations of many, there will be no expected baby boom from Americans being shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. John Santelli, a Columbia University professor of population and family health, suggested it could be because people were too stressed out. The Associated Press has the story: Baby bust: Figures show birthrate…
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Bill Gates wants to vaccinate the world
Bill Gates is launching a massive campaign to vaccinate everyone around the world. The multi-pronged plan includes raising money for Covax, the international effort to provide vaccines in every country. The Associated Press has the story: Go Give One launched by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to reach world with COVID-19 vaccines (AP) A…