The UK variant of coronavirus may be up to 30 per cent more deadly, Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance has warned. “There is evidence that there is an increased risk for people who have the new variant, compared to the old variant,” Sir Patrick told a No10 press conference. Sir […]
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Cabinet “hawks” – Priti Patel, Mr Hancock and Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove – are pressing for tougher measures modelled on Australia and New Zealand, while the “doves”, including Rishi Sunak and Grant Shapps, the Transport Secretary, fear severe economic damage from such moves. The Covid-O committee will consider options […]
The city of Long Beach this week expanded distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to food workers, the first group of essential workers in Los Angeles County outside the healthcare industry to be offered the critical shots. Those eligible include grocery store and restaurant workers who live or work in Long Beach. […]
Health chiefs have warned intensive care units risk being overwhelmed by the surge in cases that has already led to the country suffering record numbers of daily deaths – AFP Coronavirus Article Bar with counter Sir Patrick Vallance has said it is “not safe” for people to visit loved ones […]
Bernadette Cieslak’s spring break trip was washed out by the pandemic. But her all-inclusive hotel won’t give her a refund, and her online travel agent is powerless to help. Is her $844 lost forever? Q: I booked a week at the Senses Riviera Maya by Artisan in Playa del Carmen, […]
COVID-19 vaccinations have begun in Clark County and other parts of the state, with those 70 and older now eligible. Current priority groups for vaccinations continue to be medical and public safety personnel and residents 70 and older. Find more guidance in the state’s latest version of the COVID-19 playbook. […]
Welcome to Las Vegas sign in Nevada Since the coronavirus pandemic began in March 2020, the hospitality industry has seen tremendous losses totaling double that of any other industry. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, employment in the leisure and hospitality industry has dropped by 23.2% since February of […]
Most UNC-Chapel Hill students will submit negative COVID-19 test results to the university before returning to campus for the spring semester, and they’ll get tested weekly. But thousands of graduate students are an exception to that rule. UNC is prioritizing testing among undergraduate students because that’s where the majority of […]
“So, for sure, it’s something I will pass on to the players because you see a lot of these group hugs now when they win a five-a-side, so that will be something we’ll look at.” Pogba added that he and his United team-mates will also be working on a new […]
Local leaders disagree on whether a COVID-19 directive — amounting to strongly-worded recommendations that can’t be enforced the same as emergency declarations — will have the same success as previous stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of the virus. The main thrust of this week’s new public health guidance pleads […]
Andy Murray is in danger of missing yet another major tournament after it emerged this morning that he tested positive for Covid-19 a few days ago and is self-isolating in his home. His management agency are in touch with Tennis Australia and he has not given up hope of competing […]
Is your business still struggling because of COVID-19? Applications are live for a fresh round of Paycheck Protection Program loans worth more than $284 billion for businesses that need help paying their bills. Those who received funds in the first-go-around last year can reapply starting Wednesday if they meet select […]
Hello International Insider readers, and welcome to 2021. Jake Kanter here with you to reflect on a week when the industry was well and truly woken from its Christmas slumber. Got a story you want to share? You can contact me on [email protected], or my DMs are open on Twitter. […]
SAN FRANCISCO – At CES, the tech industry’s biggest showcase, covid-19 has inspired new products to power extreme digital living. Here comes a big WiFi update, smart masks and even robot comfort cats. The pandemic has also forced the event online. Instead of gathering 171,268 geeks in Las Vegas for […]
The following information is related to COVID-19 vaccination distribution in the Central Florida area.This information will be updated as more details are released. ORANGE COUNTY To get additional information on the vaccine, click here.Those who have trouble booking an appointment can call 305-351-9531 or email [email protected] information about when more […]
HALIFAX — While much of the rest of Canada was consumed with stories about politicians ignoring pandemic protocols and jetting south to sunny climes, Atlantic Canadians this week were puzzling over a tepid scandal involving a New Brunswick cabinet minister who drove to Nova Scotia. © Provided by The Canadian […]
LINDA LAU IS looking forward to being jet-lagged as hell, sipping soju and dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Seoul with a bunch of strangers. This October, she hopes to attend the kickoff dinner of a “culinary retreat” to South Korea that she was supposed to take in fall 2020—that […]
To the dismay of Sacramento County’s health officer, a group pushing back on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 restrictions is hosting a conference in Rancho Murieta this weekend, bringing in sheriffs, elected officials and business lobbyists to make the case that Newsom’s stay-at-home orders have harmed the California economy. Calling itself […]
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It’s sad, but it’s been a golden age for swindlers. They are preying upon millions by pitching various pandemic-related scams. Americans have been swindled out of some $160 million since the beginning of 2020, reports atlasvpn.com. That translates into more than 118,000 individual cases of fraud. How are they getting […]
To toast a new year, Tina Vo usually travels to Las Vegas to “stuff my stomach” and try her luck at blackjack. In her luggage, she packs essentials like perfume, sequin dresses and strappy heels “that make me look much, much taller in photos,” says the customer services agent from […]
(FOX 2) – The American Red Cross is partnering with the NFL in hopes of encouraging donors to come forward this winter. Those who donate blood, platelet or plasma will be automatically be entered to win two tickets to the NFL’s biggest game in 2022 that’s taking place Los Angeles. […]
woman with suitcase – Getty International arrivals may be required to produce evidence of a negative Covid-19 test before entering the UK under plans being considered by the Government. “We are looking at further options to restrict international travel,” senior cabinet minister Michael Gove told BBC Breakfast on Tuesday, following the announcement […]