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Business insolvencies rising to levels not seen since Great Recession -- Insolvencies had hit a low point early in the COVID-19 pandemic because of government-support programs and rock-bottom interest rates – both of which are now gone

Insolvencies had hit a low point early in the COVID-19 pandemic because of government-support programs and rock-bottom interest rates – both of which are now gone

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 day ago

John Green: 'Turtles' resonates with teens overwhelmed in post-COVID world

John Green says he thinks the film version of "Turtles All the Way Down," which is being released in a post-COVID pandemic era, may be even more relevant than his book about a struggling teen was when it was published.

UPI - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The unlearned lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic -- The Editorial Board

The handling of the COVID-19 crisis remains a bitterly divisive issue in Canada, but no politician at any level seems interested in reconciling the different sides

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 1 day ago

Politics Briefing: BoC's Tiff Macklem says interest rates unlikely to return to pre-pandemic levels -- May 2, 2024

Speaking to the House of Commons finance committee today, Macklem also said that borrowing costs are likely to decline slowly

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

Chinese scientist who published Covid-19 sequence allowed back in lab

Zhang and his team suddenly told they had to leave their lab for renovations on Thursday, setting off the dispute

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Health News -- U.S. maternal deaths fall in 2022, remain higher than pre-pandemic levels -- The number of American women who died at or soon after childbirth declined significantly in 2022, the latest government data shows, but the rate is still higher than pre-pandemic levels.

The number of American women who died at or soon after childbirth declined significantly in 2022, the latest government data shows, but the rate is still higher than pre-pandemic levels.

UPI - Health - 1 day ago

Pandemic darling Peloton's struggles continue: Company cuts staff and CEO quits

After growing in popularity during lockdowns, home fitness company has struggled

Independent UK - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Apple suffers 10% drop in quarterly iPhone sales to start the year, biggest drop since pandemic

Apple posted its steepest quarterly drop in iPhone sales since the pandemic, leading to declines in revenue and profit. But its shares rose 7%.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

Pregnancy-related deaths have fallen to pre-pandemic levels, new US data says

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. pregnancy-related deaths have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels, new government data suggests.

The Columbian - Health - 2 days ago

Pregnancy-related deaths back down to pre-pandemic levels, CDC data says

New CDC data shows that pregnancy-related deaths have fallen to pre-pandemic levels after seeing an immense increase over the last couple of years.

Fox News - Health - 2 days ago

Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows -- New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.

New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.

CBS News - Health - 2 days ago

Moderna loses less than expected as Covid vaccine sales beat, cost cuts take hold

The company reiterated its full-year 2024 sales guidance of roughly $4 billion, which includes revenue from the expected launch of its RSV vaccine.

CNBC - US News - 3 days ago

Indonesia's influencers 1st in line for COVID-19 vaccine

Deciding who should be first in line for limited vaccine doses has been a challenge around the world, with many countries prioritizing vulnerable health...

Daily Sabah - Health - 4 days ago

In Kirsten Greenidge's 'Morning, Noon, and Night,' there's light at the end of the pandemic

Greenidge's play, getting its world premiere in a Company One production, is fueled by love and joy, the power of friendship, and a touch of magic.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 4 days ago

AstraZeneca admits its Covid vaccine can cause rare blood clots

British-Swedish pharma giant’s covid vaccine was widely administered in over 150 countries

Independent UK - Science - 5 days ago

Longest known 'extreme' Covid infection seen in 72-year-old man

Prolonged infection leads to emergence of novel immune-evasive variant in patient

Independent UK - Science - 11 days ago

Rival Covid-19 jab developers face off in High Court patent trial

Moderna, Pfizer and BioNTech are in a dispute over the rights to life-saving vaccine technology patents.

Independent UK - Science - 12 days ago

Rare COVID-19 infection lasting 613 days was reported

Researchers from the Netherlands have reported an extremely long COVID-19 infection in a man who died last year – and warn of the emergence of more...

Daily Sabah - Health - 14 days ago

Stress Positions Puts John Early In the Middle of Pandemic Hell: Review

Theda Hammel's acerbic queer comedy stars John Early, crumbling under the stress of COVID and other issues.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 15 days ago

London Covid booster programme to launch on Monday

People aged over 75 or with a weak immune system urged to come forward

Evening Standard - Health - 16 days ago

Scientist discover another tell-tale sign of long Covid

Researchers found that those with long Covid showed a pattern of immune system activation

Independent UK - Science - 26 days ago

Bird flu pandemic in future? EU warns of potential spread to humans due to 'lack of immune defense'

As avian influenza (bird flu) continues to spread among wild birds in the European Union, officials are warning of the potential for a future human pandemic.

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

UK Covid inquiry comes to Scotland... in 90 seconds. Video, 00:01:29 -- UK Covid inquiry comes to Scotland... in 90 seconds

The BBC's Kirsten Campbell outlines what can be expected during three weeks of evidence held in Edinburgh.

BBC News - Health - 1 month ago

How bad are flu, COVID-19 and RSV? These charts show how respiratory viruses are spreading in the US

Spring is nearly here, but the 2023-24 respiratory virus season isn’t over yet. Viral activity from flu, COVID-19 and RSV has fallen from the peak, but levels remain elevated.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19

The CDC said people who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days and can return to regular activities if their symptoms are mild and improving and it's been a day since they've had a fever.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

Older U.S. adults should get another COVID-19 shot, CDC recommends

Federal health officials say U.S. adults 65 and older who got a shot of the updated COVID-19 vaccine in the fall should get a booster dose now, if at least four months have passed.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

Dozens of bailed-out tech start-ups miss deadlines to repay Covid loans

Extension of loan repayment window suggests many ventures are struggling to raise cash

Telegraph UK - Technology - 2 months ago

Opinion: California's new rules allow COVID-positive kids in school. Here's the problem

Amid a COVID surge and with few people masking or testing, the state missed an opportunity for good public health communication.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 months ago

Nearly 10,000 COVID deaths reported globally last month, fueled by holiday gatherings and new variant

The World Health Organization says holiday gatherings and the reigning coronavirus variant globally led to increased infections and deaths last month.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 months ago

Karnataka logs over 70 new COVID cases: Will the state impose curbs for New Year's?

Karnataka is seeing a surge in COVID infections – on Tuesday, it logged 74 cases in the past 24 hours and two deaths. In reaction, the state has imposed certain curbs and measures, including a seven-day home isolation for those who have tested positive. Will this dampen the festive season?

First Post - Health - 4 months ago

Could JN.1 COVID variant affect your holiday travel? Where are cases rising in India, world?

As millions are set to travel within India and across the world, COVID-19 cases are on the rise. The JN.1 subvariant has been detected in Goa, Rajasthan, and Kerala in India, popular tourist destinations. Singapore, the UK and the US are also seeing a surge

First Post - Health - 4 months ago

More JN.1 infections in India: Is India on the cusp of another COVID wave?

India has recorded a high of 614 COVID cases in the last 24 hours, of which 21 have been identified to be of the JN.1 sub-variant. The rise in infections has prompted the Centre and states to increase their vigilance and testing. The situation has led to many asking – is another COVID wave coming?

First Post - Health - 4 months ago

Can JN.1 COVID variant play partypooper in India this holiday season?

With the detection of the JN.1 subvariant in India and a surge in COVID cases, authorities are on high alert. The Centre has urged states to ramp up testing and surveillance. Karnataka has imposed a mask mandate on the elderly and people with co-morbidities. Will this hurt the festive mood?

First Post - Health - 4 months ago

India restarts Covid jab production as infections soar 30% in one day

Health officials conduct nationwide mock drills to test preparedness for Covid

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Covid test technology adapted to spot diabetes and Lyme disease

Aberdeen-based Vertebrate Antibodies Ltd is working with US biotech firm Innova Medical Group.

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

WHO chief admits key error it made at start of Covid outbreak

Soumya Swaminathan has expressed regret at the WHO’s early stance on airborne transmission

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Nevada's New Governor Vilified Lobbyist's Influence in COVID Lab Scandal, Then Asked Him to Help With Budget

Gov. Joe Lombardo once called his predecessor’s support of an error-prone COVID-19 testing lab the “biggest scandal in our history” but then brought in the lobbyist who pulled strings to get that lab licensed to help prepare his state budget.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Researchers find majority of long Covid patients are women

Researchers believe differences in immune responses could explain gender gap

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Americans spent less in July as COVID-19 cases surged

The spread of the delta variant of Covid may have changed our spending habits.

Houston Chronicle - Technology - 2 years ago