Cases of this COVID variant tripled in just two weeks, CDC estimates: The World Health Organization recently reclassified BA.2.86 as a "variant of interest" amid ...
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Quick Glance: Surge in COVID Variant Cases
- Cases of a COVID-19 variant have tripled in the U.S. in recent weeks, according to federal tracking.
- The BA.2.86 variant, previously considered uncommon, is projected to make up nearly one-tenth of circulating viruses.
- Health officials estimate the variant likely accounts for 5% to 15% of circulating variants in the U.S.
- Updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to increase protection against BA.2.86, the CDC stated.
Controversial New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has pocketed over $1 million for his weekly appearances on ESPN’s Pat McAfee Show ... Show more trib.al/Qmm95iK
Insurance companies deny COVID booster to thousands of people every day. What to know
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JN.1: CDC tracker and map show areas where the new COVID-19 variant is spreading: What is JN.1? The new subvariant of COVID-19 has become the dominant strain of ...
fastcompany.com/91002342/jn1-cdc-tracker-map-covid-19-variant-symptoms
Royal Commission Covid inquiry: David Seymour, Winston Peters right about scrapping it - Deborah Chambers KC
nzherald.co.nz/nz/royal-commission-covid-inquiry-david-seymour-winston-peters-right-about-scrapping-it-deborah-chambers/AWGYYQAFJJA25KK7OCXWNDWVQY/
Merck Lifts Sales View as Keytruda Cancer Drug, Covid Treatment Outperform: Merck & Co. raised its sales forecast amid increased demand for Keytruda ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-26/merck-lifts-sales-view-as-keytruda-covid-treatment-outperform
Ireland Budget Surplus Hits Record in 2022 on Tax Revenue: Ireland’s fiscal balance hit its largest ever surplus in 2022 thanks to an increase in tax revenues.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-19/ireland-hits-record-surplus-of-8-5-billion-on-tax-revenues
Some of the most famous moments in NFL history were captured or written by Bob Angelo, a longtime cameraman, writer, producer and do-it-all employee at NFL ... Show more
J&J upbeat on 2023 as devices rebound post-COVID, shares jump: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) on Thursday expressed optimism for strong growth this year ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/jj-raises-annual-profit-forecast-medical-devices-cancer-drugs-strength-2023-07-20/
'Everyone is burnt out': Why chefs and restaurateurs are leaving the industry in droves
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2023/07/10/restaurant-chefs-leaving-industry-burn-out/70395584007/
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Bed Bath & Beyond plans to liquidate. Here’s what it means for you.: Answers to your questions about coupons, returns, store closures and more ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/24/bed-bath-beyond-bankruptcy-coupons-closing/
Quick Glance: Bed Bath & Beyond declares bankruptcy after exhausting all alternatives
- According to a court filing, Bed Bath & Beyond filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey on Sunday.
- In another last-ditch effort, Bed Bath & Beyond attempted to raise $300 million from other investors this month.
- Mark Tritton took over as CEO in 2019 and attempted to shift the company's focus away from huge brands and toward its own private-label offers.According to the Chapter 11 filing, Holly Etlin, who was designated interim CFO in February, has been named chief restructuring officer and will manage the liquidation and selling process.
Merck Outplays Covid Declines, But Reports Losses After Key Buyout: Merck topped second-quarter expectations Tuesday, though it reported a per-share loss ...
investors.com/news/technology/merck-stock-merck-earnings-q2-2023/
What do Chinese travelers want? Luxury 'star-rated' hotels, says new survey: Consumers in China plan to pay up when it comes to hotels, a Morgan Stanley survey ...
cnbc.com/2023/02/10/chinese-travelers-want-luxury-travel-and-hotels-survey-shows.html
Regeneron, J&J Get US Funding to Develop New Covid-19 Vaccines, Treatments: Regeneron and Johnson & Johnson will receive millions of dollars in US government ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-22/regeneron-j-j-get-us-funding-to-develop-new-covid-therapies
Cyprus begins treating island’s sick cats with anti-Covid pills: Vets receive medication originally meant for people amid virulent feline coronavirus that has ...
theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/10/cyprus-begins-treating-islands-sick-cats-with-anti-covid-pills
Quick Glance: Cats in Cyprus receive COVID medicine
- Thousands of cats have died on the island
- The medicine was administered on Tuesday
- Experts warn of catastrophic consequences for the UK
- The medicine will be delivered incrementally to veterinarians
New studies shed light on how genes might shape a person’s experience with Covid-19
cnn.com/2023/07/19/health/genes-long-covid-asymptomatic-studies/
‘Profiteering’ of Covid pandemic must never be repeated, world figures warn: Scathing open letter accuses big pharma of ‘exploiting’ publically funded vaccines ...
theguardian.com/global-development/2023/mar/11/profiteering-of-covid-pandemic-must-never-be-repeated-world-figures-warn
CORONAVIRUS VACCINATION UPDATE: WHO revises Covid booster recommendations – medium-risk group need only one
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-03-29-who-revises-covid-booster-recommendations-medium-risk-group-need-only-one/
Trevor Noah on Hosting Grammys, Props From Jay-Z and Beyonce: Ahead of his fourth stint hosting the Grammy Awards, Trevor Noah talked the show and shared ...
variety.com/2024/music/news/trevor-noah-grammy-jay-z-beyonce-1235893098/
Merck’s Covid Drug Linked to Virus Mutation Patterns, Study Says
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-25/merck-s-covid-drug-linked-to-virus-mutation-patterns-study-says
Merck Covid drug linked to virus mutations that can spread between people, new study says
cnbc.com/2023/09/25/merck-covid-drug-linked-to-virus-mutations-study-says-.html
FDA Revokes Authorization of J&J’s Covid Vaccine as Demand Wanes: US regulators revoked emergency authorization for Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine after ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-05/fda-revokes-authorization-of-j-j-s-unpopular-covid-vaccine
Merck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study Says: Merck & Co.’s Covid-19 pill is giving rise to new mutations of the virus in some patients ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-01/merck-s-mrk-covid-drug-linked-to-viable-spreading-mutants-study-says
Are You COVID Asymptomatic? You Might Be a Mutant: This genetic quirk could lead to new treatments and vaccines for the coronavirus.
thedailybeast.com/are-you-covid-asymptomatic-you-might-be-a-mutant
Johnson & Johnson expects no new Covid vaccine revenue, after shots drive earnings beat
cnbc.com/2023/04/18/jj-q1-earnings-covid-vaccine-sales-fueled-beat-but-no-sales-ahead.html
Merck’s Covid-19 Pill Gets Negative Recommendation in EU: Merck & Co.’s Covid-19 pill received a negative recommendation from a European Union regulatory ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-24/merck-s-mrk-covid-19-pill-gets-negative-recommendation-in-eu
The end of the Covid health emergency won't slow FDA clearance of shots and treatments
cnbc.com/2023/01/31/covid-fda-clearance-of-covid-shots-and-treatments-wont-slow-with-end-of-public-health-emergency.html
Merck revenue falls after dramatic drop in sales of Covid antiviral treatment : Despite the drop in molnupiravir sales, Merck's revenue and adjusted earnings for ...
cnbc.com/2023/04/27/merck-mrk-q1-earnings-report-2023.html
Tar Barrels event issues Covid warning: Rising Covid rates in Devon has prompted organisers of Ottery Tar Barrels to 'stay away this year' warning to ...
devonlive.com/whats-on/ottery-tar-barrels-2023-issues-8824767
DeSantis reverses himself on coronavirus vaccines, moves to right of Trump: In a potential wedge issue for the 2024 primary, DeSantis is attacking the ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/12/17/desantis-vaccine-reversal/
Quick Glance: DeSantis reverses his position on coronavirus vaccines, moving to Trump's right
- Ron DeSantis has consistently commended President Donald Trump for hastening the research and implementation of a coronavirus vaccine.
- "We're having more vaccine because of this, which is great," DeSantis said of a government program that would provide injections to pharmacies beginning in February 2021.
- As the vaccine became available in 2021, DeSantis defended the rollout against initial supply shortages.
- "We've not seen any data or any evidence to suggest these vaccines are not effective," he stated at a news conference in February 2021.
Let’s Declare a Pandemic Amnesty: Let’s focus on the future, and fix the problems we still need to solve.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/10/covid-response-forgiveness/671879/
Covid Vaccine Makers Kept Prepayments for Canceled Shots for Poor Nations: Separately, Johnson & Johnson is demanding additional payment for unwanted shots ...
nytimes.com/2023/02/01/health/covid-vaccines-covax-gavi-prepayments.html
J&J Slashes Production of Its Unpopular Covid-19 Shot: Drugmaker ends production contracts, and is in arbitration with Merck
wsj.com/articles/j-j-slashes-production-of-its-unpopular-covid-19-shot-11673624729
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Abbott's medical device sales hit by China curbs, supply chain issues: Abbott Laboratories (ABT.N) on Wednesday reported lower-than-expected medical device sales ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/abbott-beats-profit-estimate-diagnostics-diabetes-device-boost-2023-01-25/
The collateral damage of lockdowns on children is still emerging: A study by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) and University College London (UCL) shows how ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-collateral-damage-of-lockdowns-on-children-is-still-emerging/
Danaher Takes Interest in Life Sciences Firm Catalent: Life sciences company Danaher Corp. has expressed takeover interest in contract manufacturer Catalent Inc. ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-04/danaher-is-said-to-be-interested-in-life-sciences-firm-catalent
N.J. man sentenced for selling unregistered pesticide as COVID-19 disinfectant: A New Jersey man has been sentenced to five years' imprisonment for selling ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2022/12/09/New-Jersey-businessman-sentenced-pesticide-COVID-19-disinfectant/1481670566394/
US extends Covid vaccine mandate for foreign travelers: The US's Covid-19 vaccine mandate for foreign air travelers has been extended several more months.
metro.co.uk/2023/01/04/us-extends-covid-vaccine-mandate-for-foreign-travelers-18042837/
Coronavirus boosters targeting omicron get FDA blessing for fall push: The shots are expected to be available right after Labor Day.
washingtonpost.com/health/2022/08/31/fall-booster-shots/
CDC advisers recommend updated coronavirus booster shot for fall : The new shot targets the highly contagious omicron variant.
washingtonpost.com/health/2022/09/01/cdc-fall-booster-shots/
Quick Glance: EMA proposes Biontech and Moderna boosters for approval
- Corona vaccines made by Moderna and Biontech/Pfizer have been adapted and approved by the European Medicines Agency.
- The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved Biontech/Pfizer and Moderna's Corona vaccines converted to the Omikron version.
- The EU Commission must now make a formal decision on authorisation.
- Approximately 14 million doses of Biontech/Pfizer and Moderna adapted to variation BA.1 are likely to arrive in the next two weeks, subject to expected EU-wide approval.
Covid Vaccines: Here’s Evidence They Work—Despite Persistent Misinformation—Along With Side Effects And Common Misconceptions
forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2023/01/26/covid-vaccines-heres-evidence-they-work-despite-persistent-misinformation-along-with-side-effects-and-common-misconceptions/
The week in fake news: Ending 2022 with viral hits that missed the truth: Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. The Associated Press ...
seattletimes.com/nation-world/not-real-news-a-look-at-what-didnt-happen-this-week-139/
Regular exercise may improve the effectiveness of coronavirus vaccines: Exercisers who were vaccinated were about 25 percent less likely to be hospitalized with ...
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/10/24/covid-vaccine-effectiveness-exercise/
‘Centaurus’: virologists express concern at new Covid subvariant: Omicron variant BA.2.75 has been detected in India, UK, US, Australia, Germany and Canada
theguardian.com/world/2022/jul/12/centaurus-virologists-express-concern-at-new-covid-subvariant-omicron
If you've recently had Covid, look out for shingles: Shingles can be severe and serious, and also hard to treat, particularly if not identified very early
newsroom.co.nz/ideasroom/page/if-youve-recently-had-covid-look-out-for-shingles
Every tenth Lower Austrian company is considering closing: Enormous price increases for energy and the like have had an impact on sectors and balance sheets not ...
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New Covid boosters aren’t better than old shots at neutralizing omicron BA.5, early studies find
cnbc.com/2022/10/27/new-covid-booster-shots-dont-protect-better-against-omicron-bapoint5-studies-find.html
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality: News videos covering science, health and technology at ScientificAmerican.com
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Yeast dust makes a cheap, fast virus test: Researchers from The University of Queensland have made a dust from baker's yeast that can detect COVID-19 and could ...
phys.org/news/2023-06-yeast-cheap-fast-virus.html
Residents of Westmoreland are being encouraged to take the COVID-19 shot as unvaccinated persons are still being hospitalised with the illness ... Show more https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20230315/unvaccinated-persons-still-being-hospitalised-covid-19 #GLNRToday
Sky-high summer fares are giving airlines a lift after years of Covid-related travel restrictions.
Meanwhile, airports are being left in the dust ... Show more trib.al/Bz6xdSR
New ‘centaurus’ Covid variant emerges: The World Health Organisation (WHO) is monitoring a new Covid sub-variant, which some experts fear could be more evasive ...
news.com.au/world/coronavirus/australia/world-health-organisation-identifies-stealth-omicron-covid-strain-centaurus/news-story/adc375944d79eb544e935bd0bebf9c11
Down $760k, this is the biggest loss on the housing market – but worse is to come as interest rates rise
newsroom.co.nz/page/this-is-the-biggest-loss-on-the-housing-market-but-worse-is-to-come-as-interest-rates-rise
Covid 'Centaurus' symptoms as Omicron sub-variant arrives in UK: Officially known as BA.2.75, the ECDC has marked the new strain as a 'variant under ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/covid-centaurus-symptoms-omicron-variant-24548633
Pre-Covid multinational supply chain model no longer fit for purpose, leading medtech firm says
businesspost.ie/news/pre-covid-multinational-supply-chain-model-no-longer-fit-for-purpose-leading-medtech-firm-says/
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Covid spring booster take-up among Essex elderly only 55 per cent: Some 150,000 Essex residents over the age of 75 are eligible for the booster until the end of ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/covid-spring-booster-take-up-8489049
Merck lifts full-year forecast as Keytruda sales soar: Merck & Co (MRK.N) on Thursday reported higher-than-expected third-quarter sales and profit on a jump in ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/merck-third-quarter-earnings-climb-lifts-full-year-outlook-2022-10-27/
Covid vaccination linked to slight increase in menstrual cycle, NIH study confirms
cnbc.com/2022/09/28/covid-vaccination-linked-to-slight-increase-in-the-length-of-menstrual-cycle-nih-study-finds.html
Companies Fined $325,000 for Selling Pesticide to Fight Coronavirus, E.P.A. Says: Zoono USA and Zoono Holdings, New Jersey companies, sold Zoono Microbe Shield ...
nytimes.com/2022/09/22/us/new-jersey-epa-pesticide-fine.html
Bolton student contributes to a key piece of long Covid research: A Bolton student has contributed to long Covid research for speech and language patients.
theboltonnews.co.uk/news/23528204.bolton-student-contributes-key-piece-long-covid-research/
NZ Government borrowing set to dwarf pre-Covid levels: Economists expect to see the Government raising substantially more funds.
nzherald.co.nz/business/nz-govt-borrowing-set-to-dwarf-pre-covid-levels/P6DTJMOZWBEHVBZPK3FDFSVBZ4/
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FDA Limits Authorized Use of J&J's Covid-19 Vaccine: Agency makes change after confirming nine deaths tied to clotting condition among those got the shot
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New Jersey is getting $51 million in additional COVID-19 rental assistance: The state expects to distribute the funds to 4,100 to 4,600 households that are on ...
inquirer.com/real-estate/housing/rental-assistance-eviction-nj-covid-emergency-pandemic-20221110.html
Does your vaccine type matter in the battle against COVID?: COVID vaccines offered varying degrees of protection in the six months after patients receive them ...
medicalxpress.com/news/2023-05-vaccine-covid.html
Coronavirus sub-variant ‘Centaurus’ spreads across India and parts of Europe: Strain has been detected in Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, the UK and the US
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IMF Warns Of ‘Gloomy Outlook’ For Global Economy, Slashing Growth Estimates: The global economic outlook has “darkened” and the world may soon be “teetering on ...
forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/2022/07/26/imf-warns-of-gloomy-outlook-for-global-economy-slashing-growth-estimates/
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As flu hospitalizations surge in the U.S., the Southeast is the hardest hit: Flu activity is the highest in the Southeastern U.S. and Washington D.C. right now ...
cnbc.com/2022/11/14/as-flu-hospitalizations-surge-in-the-us-the-southeast-is-the-hardest-hit.html
What to do if you keep testing positive for Covid—even after your symptoms are gone
cnbc.com/2022/06/15/what-to-do-if-you-test-positive-for-covid-after-your-symptoms-are-gone.html
FDA extends review of Amicus muscle disorder therapy for second time: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday extended for the second time its review of ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/fda-extends-review-amicus-muscle-disorder-therapy-second-time-2022-10-28/
Watch live: Verrall and Bloomfield give an update on NZ's response to Covid-19: The Covid-19 response minister and health authorities will today provide updates ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/470925/watch-live-verrall-and-bloomfield-give-an-update-on-nz-s-response-to-covid-19
How Novavax is different from other coronavirus vaccines: Novavax is new in the covid-fighting arsenal, but it uses the same technology as more established ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2022/07/13/covid-vaccine-tech-novavax/
Quick Glance: FDA Approves Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine for Use in Emergencies as BA.5 Variant Surges
- The FDA approved Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Wednesday, making it the fourth injection available in the country, according to The Hill.
- Novavax's shot, which takes two doses three weeks apart, is available for Americans 18 and older and may appeal to unvaccinated people due to its use of more traditional technology than other current vaccines.
- The Novavax shot is currently used in 170 other countries.
Cordyceps Mushroom That Turns Bugs to Zombies Is Grown to Fight Cancer and COVID: Don't worry. It probably won't turn you into a brain-eating monster.
thedailybeast.com/cordyceps-mushroom-that-turns-bugs-to-zombies-is-grown-to-fight-cancer-and-covid
COVID omicron boosters now available in N.J. Here’s who is eligible and where to get them.
nj.com/coronavirus/2022/09/covid-omicron-boosters-now-available-in-nj-heres-who-is-eligible-and-where-to-get-them.html
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Covid-19 vaccines cause heavier menses, study shows: Nearly half of trial participants who were menstruating regularly had heavy bleeding
nation.africa/kenya/news/covid-vaccines-cause-heavier-menses-3882274
Nearly 43,000 people died on US roads last year, agency says: DETROIT (AP) — Nearly 43,000 people were killed on U.S. roads last year, the highest number in 16 ...
apnews.com/article/health-government-and-politics-pandemics-transportation-8388d8ca4b1ad141939fe07ce00f9c7f
COVID-19: MTN donates over 600,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccines to Nigeria
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/554015-covid-19-mtn-donates-over-600000-doses-of-johnson-johnson-vaccines-to-nigeria.html
Australian research finds effects of loneliness during Covid lockdowns ‘substantial and uneven’
theguardian.com/society/2022/jun/24/australian-research-finds-effects-of-loneliness-during-covid-lockdowns-substantial-and-uneven
Dream-enactment disorder rose up to fourfold during pandemic, study finds: Exclusive: Condition most prevalent among those who had Covid, raising possibility of ...
theguardian.com/world/2022/may/22/dream-enactment-disorder-rose-up-to-fourfold-during-pandemic-study-finds
Long COVID affects more older adults; shots don't prevent it: Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after ...
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/long-covid-affects-older-adults-shots-prevent-84970866
Covid News: U.S. Justice Dept. May Appeal Ruling That Voided Mask Mandate on Public Transit
nytimes.com/live/2022/04/19/world/covid-19-mandates-cases-vaccine/the-cdc-drops-all-countries-from-its-coronavirus-do-not-travel-list
Quick Glance: Following a federal ruling, these airlines and companies have eliminated mask mandates.
- "Effective immediately, face masks are optional for our guests and employees onboard Hawaiian Airlines flights," according to a statement.
- The Oregon airport announced Monday that masks will no longer be needed or enforced.
- "Per TSA's removal of its federal mask mandate, masks are now optional at Tampa International Airport, effective immediately," the tweet stated.
- "Passengers, employees and guests are no longer required [to] wear masks or face coverings in any of the facilities or terminals at TPA."
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