Billions in Covid Aid Went to Hospitals That Didn’t Need It
Synopsis by WSJ Dec 04 22
The federal funds benefited some well-off medical systems but weren’t enough for many that were ...Read full article 
WSJ: Billions in Covid Aid Went to Hospitals That Didn’t Need It
Story Details
| Last Updated | Dec 04 22 |
| Total Articles | 1 |
Main Topics
disease caused by infection of pathogenic biological agents in a host organism
respiratory syndrome and infectious disease in humans, caused by SARS coronavirus 2
More news on this subject
Previous
Google Workers Protest Cloud Contract With Israel's Government: Google employees are staging sit-ins and protests at company offices in New York and California ...
wired.com/story/google-no-tech-for-apartheid-project-nimbus-israel-gaza-protest/
Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government
- Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.
- Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.
- These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.
- Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-administration-announces-strategy-to-combat-future-pandemics-with-50-country-partnership
As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/18/a-flash-flood-and-a-quiet-sale-highlight-indias-sikkims-hydro-problems
NHS rolls out new variant Covid vaccine as virus kills 100 a week: The new vaccination project started this week with jabs between now and June
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/nhs-rolls-out-new-variant-29011917
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-administration-announces-strategy-to-combat-future-pandemics-with-50-country-partnership
Quick Glance: Biden admin partners with 50 nations to prevent future pandemics
- President Joe Biden's administration will assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.
- The U.S. will collaborate with countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for outbreaks.
- The announcement addresses the challenge of achieving a global agreement on responses to future pandemics.
- The U.S. government will involve multiple agencies to aid countries in refining their infectious disease response.
Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.
nation.africa/kenya/news/education/performing-arts-to-be-compulsory-in-cbc-syllabus-says-machogu--4591304
Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4597936-republican-states-urge-congress-reject-dei-legislation/
Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday
gulfnews.com/uae/government/rains-in-sharjah-remote-work-for-government-departments-extended-till-april-17-1.102191005
Covid: Booster jabs offered at Jersey GP surgeries: People eligible for a top-up vaccine can book an appointment for free, Jersey's government says.
bbc.com/news/articles/cw4r1z4llw7o
Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters: President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China ...
apnews.com/article/biden-china-steel-tariffs-union-workers-0399b0450b67086ca86edc43ac45e5e9
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
MHK calls for apology for 'cruel' Isle of Man Covid quarantine: Michelle Haywood says returning residents forced to quarantine in a hotel deserve a formal ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c3gl17v4qwxo
Stokies can book eighth Covid jab - from today: The Spring Covid vaccination programme starts next week
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/stokies-can-book-eighth-covid-9224081
W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases: After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/health/who-airborne-covid.html
Young nose cells may help children fight off Covid: Lab tests show ageing adult nose cells contain 100 times more virus soon after an infection.
bbc.com/news/health-68800452
Government suffers fresh Rwanda Bill defeat in Lords: Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68831697
Do Kwon Lost to the SEC. The U.S. Is Piling Up Other Crypto Wins, Too.: The decision was the latest in a series of federal court wins bolstering regulators’ ...
wsj.com/finance/currencies/do-kwon-lost-to-the-sec-the-u-s-is-piling-up-other-crypto-wins-too-6c12bdde
Takeaways: Iran's attack on Israel raises fears of a wider war: The unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel early Sunday ratcheted up regional tensions ...
apnews.com/article/iran-israel-attack-hamas-biden-8ffb1a81e6769bb1d27c849e6108da36
Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
Kate Garraway asks London council for help after 'unsettling post' addressed to late husband
itv.com/news/2024-04-17/kate-garraway-asks-for-help-after-unsettling-post-addressed-to-late-husband
Quick Glance: Kate Garraway Fans Outraged Over Post to Deceased Husband
- Kate Garraway reached out on social media to address unsettling post received by her late husband Derek Draper.
- Following Kate's desperate plea, her fans sympathize with her and express outrage over the situation.
- Kate revealed the significant debts she has incurred due to Derek's care costs and discussed the lack of government support.
- Despite Derek's critical health condition and the substantial debt burden after his passing, Kate continues to struggle to receive the necessary assistance.
House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval: The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S ...
apnews.com/article/fisa-donald-trump-surveillance-congress-johnson-6798869fa141a13329c24245c64fd14f
Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death over $12bn fraud: State media says Truong My Lan’s crimes eroded public trust in ruling Communist party
ft.com/content/fcca4a8f-2de2-479f-b242-786f1bd2d512
Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations: A new series of Bergerac has been commissioned with six dramas being filmed over the ...
itv.com/news/channel/2024-04-12/detective-series-bergerac-confirmed-for-return-featuring-jersey-locations
COVID Vaccination during Pregnancy Protects Newborn Babies: Studies show that vaccination against COVID during pregnancy provides a powerful safeguard for ...
scientificamerican.com/article/covid-vaccination-during-pregnancy-protects-newborn-babies/
CDC finds Covid vaccines not linked to sudden death in young people: There is no evidence that mRNA Covid vaccines cause fatal cardiac arrest or other deadly ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-finds-covid-vaccines-not-linked-sudden-death-young-people-rcna147188
NZ bucked life expectancy trend during Covid-19 paper shows: What you need to know
rnz.co.nz/news/what-you-need-to-know/514266/nz-bucked-life-expectancy-trend-during-covid-19-paper-shows-what-you-need-to-know
Fears sick people will 'soldier on' at work with pseudoephedrine: Michael Baker said pseudoephedrine masks Covid-19 symptoms, meaning people could go back to ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514250/fears-sick-people-will-soldier-on-at-work-with-pseudoephedrine
First photo of Insta-famous magpie released: The first photo of a famous magpie has been released after it was revealed the bird is due to be reunited with a ...
news.com.au/technology/science/animals/first-photo-of-instafamous-molly-the-magpie-as-it-is-set-to-be-returned-to-family-under-a-few-conditions/news-story/d666cd8e1bffb9e8e1847bde949da377
20 years after Abu Ghraib photos, survivors tell their stories in court: The survivors recount horrific experiences of sexual assault, beatings ...
trtworld.com/discrimination/20-years-after-abu-ghraib-photos-survivors-tell-their-stories-in-court-17759410
Paxlovid COVID Treatment Most Beneficial for Unvaccinated People with Risk Factors. Others May Not Need It
scientificamerican.com/article/paxlovid-covid-treatment-most-beneficial-for-unvaccinated-people-with-risk/
US biotech executive sentenced to 7 years in jail for COVID test fraud: The chief executive of a U.S. biotechnology company that falsely promised investors it ...
reuters.com/legal/us-biotech-executive-sentenced-7-years-jail-covid-test-fraud-2024-04-12/
Biotech Exec Gets 7 Years in Prison for False Claims About Rapid Covid-19 Test: Prosecutors said Keith Berman falsely claimed he had invented a blood test that ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/biotech-covid-fraud-sentence.html
Long Covid sufferers scared they’ll face penalties under government benefit reset
nzherald.co.nz/nz/long-covid-sufferers-scared-theyll-face-penalties-under-government-benefit-reset/WM5J7WW3Z5AELF24QLSA6BQEPU/
CDC finds Covid vaccines not linked to sudden death in young people: There is no evidence that mRNA Covid vaccines cause fatal cardiac arrest or other deadly ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-finds-covid-vaccines-not-linked-sudden-death-young-people-rcna147188
After corona: monitoring patients for Parkinson's?: SARS-CoV-2 also affects dopamine neurons and causes them to age - the nerve cells that die in Parkinson's ...
ptaheute.de/aktuelles/2024/04/15/nach-corona-patienten-auf-parkinson-ueberwachen
Covid vaccines not associated with sudden cardiac death in young people: US CDC : The United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on ...
wionews.com/world/covid-vaccines-not-associated-to-sudden-cardiac-death-in-young-people-us-cdc-710474
Carlos Alvarez, a San Antonio business and philanthropy icon, dies at 73: He introduced the U.S. to the Modelo, Corona, and Shiner beers and spent his fortune in ...
tpr.org/news/2024-04-10/carlos-alvarez-a-san-antonio-business-and-philanthropy-icon-dies-at-73
Popular national restaurant chain explores Chapter 11 bankruptcy: The chain has suffered since the Covid pandemic and it may need financial help to have a chance ...
kentucky.com/news/business/article287758255.html
Quick Glance: Red Lobster Considers Bankruptcy
- The seafood chain Red Lobster is exploring a potential Chapter 11 filing to restructure its debts, based on insider insights.
- Legal guidance for Red Lobster is provided by King & Spalding. The restaurant chain is contemplating terminating long-term contracts and renegotiating a variety of leases.
- A sign reading “Open For Takeout & Free Delivery” is displayed outside a Red Lobster establishment in Secaucus, New Jersey, USA.
- Established in 1968 in Lakeland, Florida, Red Lobster started with a single restaurant. The introduction of their famous cheese-flavored biscuits occurred in 1992, and the chain now operates hundreds of locations in the US, Canada, and international franchises.
John Early Is Over It in Exclusive ‘Stress Positions’ Clip: John Early and Theda Hammel bicker about terrorism, atheism, and brutal reads in this exclusive clip ...
vulture.com/article/john-early-is-over-it-in-exclusive-stress-positions-clip.html
What you need to know about the latest outbreak of dengue fever: Heavy precipitation from El Nino and the ongoing effects of human-driven climate change have ...
pbs.org/newshour/health/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-latest-outbreak-of-dengue-fever
AaB extends with Diagne until 2028: AaB and 18-year-old Amar Diagne from the AaB Academy's U/19 League team have entered into an agreement until 30 June 2028.
aabsport.dk/nyheder/2024/april/aab-forlaenger-med-diagne-til-2028/
Thailand, Kazakhstan Agree on Visa Waiver Pact to Boost Tourism: Thailand will sign a permanent bilateral visa waiver agreement with Kazakhstan next week ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/thailand-kazakhstan-agree-on-visa-waiver-pact-to-boost-tourism
US prisons were Covid hotbed, inmates died nearly 3.5 times more than those outside
wionews.com/world/us-prisons-were-covid-hotbed-where-inmates-nearly-35-times-more-likely-died-than-those-outside-712629
The IMF warns about the risk of higher public spending in the ‘Great Election Year’
english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2024-04-17/the-imf-warns-about-the-risk-of-higher-public-spending-in-the-great-election-year.html
Quick Glance: IMF Warns of Fiscal Deficits in US and China
- The IMF has warned the US that its massive fiscal deficits have stoked inflation and pose “significant risks” for the global economy.
- Concerns were also raised about Chinese government debt, with the country projected to have a deficit of 7.6 per cent in 2025, more than double the average for other emerging markets.
- In addition to the US and China, the fund named two more countries that “critically need to take policy action to address fundamental imbalances between spending and revenues”.
- The IMF noted that “large and sudden increases” in US borrowing costs typically lead to surges in government bond yields globally and exchange rate turbulence in emerging markets and developing economies.
California to stop posting COVID hospitalization data, following CDC: California’s Department of Public Health will no longer provide weekly updates to the ...
sfchronicle.com/health/article/california-stop-posting-covid-hospitalization-19408893.php
Coronavirus: Dutchman was infected for 631 days - until his death: When the man became infected with Sars-CoV-2, his immune system was weakened by therapy ...
spiegel.de/gesundheit/coronavirus-niederlaender-war-631-tage-infiziert-bis-zu-seinem-tod-a-030fe5e2-3106-4490-952b-5102dab768d1
'You’re grieving for your former self and you wonder if you’ll ever get back to how you were'
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41376253.html
California official ousted for Covid remarks now accused of putting employee's desk on roof, workplace bullying
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-official-ousted-covid-remarks-now-accused-putting-employees-rcna148416
“The crowd puts pressure”: How the German pension insurance is dealing with post-Covid
rheinpfalz.de/lokal/speyer_artikel,-die-masse-macht-druck-wie-die-deutsche-rentenversicherung-mit-post-covid-umgeht-_arid,5637596.html
Wellington's ebb and flow of public servants: This is not the first time a government has targeted public servants for job cuts, but this time Wellington is ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/19/wellingtons-ebb-and-flow-of-public-servants/
If history repeats, a 100-year heart disease epidemic is on the way: Some researchers suggest the 1918 influenza pandemic caused a wave of heart disease in the ...
newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/covid-flu-heart-disease-epidemic/
It’s Taken Scientists Two Years to Rename Airborne Viruses After Covid Mistakes: Airborne viruses will be called “pathogens that transmit through the air” under ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/it-s-taken-scientists-two-years-to-rename-airborne-viruses-after-covid-mistakes
Paid articlePaid
Amazon Licenses Cashierless ‘Just Walk Out’ Tech to Other Retailers: The company is cutting back on the “Just Walk Out” tech in its own grocery locations.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/amazon-licenses-cashierless-just-walk-out-tech-to-other-retailers
Paid articlePaid Unlike COVID, we know debt crisis is coming. How will we explain why we didn’t act? | Opinion
kentucky.com/opinion/article287747275.html
LVMH says champagne sales are down because people aren't partying like they used to
qz.com/lvmh-earnings-champagne-1851415890
Paid articlePaid
Met must pay ‘seven-figure’ sum to man paralysed after being tasered: Jordan Walker-Brown, 26, was left paralysed from the chest down after he was confronted ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/met-must-pay-seven-figure-sum-to-man-tasered-by-officer-kmmztmslv
Paid articlePaid
Corona consequences: Study: Most Long Covid patients are symptom-free after two years
kleinezeitung.at/lebensart/gesundheit/18372217/studie-die-meisten-long-covid-patienten-sind-nach-zwei-jahren
Could a ‘new star’ appear in the sky this summer? Here’s what to know: This is turning out to be quite the year for skywatchers.
wearegreenbay.com/news/national/could-a-new-star-appear-in-the-sky-this-summer-heres-what-to-know/
UK gave £700,000 in COVID furlough payments to six IRGC-linked UK charities: The UK has already imposed sanctions on the IRGC and some of its commanders ...
jpost.com/international/islamic-terrorism/article-797656
Behemoth Prototype news - Corona Celestia: A thematic and narrative expansion of Corona Celestia with new gameplay features.
indiedb.com/games/corona-celestia/news/behemoth-prototype
JCPS custodians rally to keep 'life-changing' pay increase: The custodians were given a pay bump in 2020 using federal COVID relief funds ...
courier-journal.com/story/news/education/2024/04/16/jcps-custodians-rally-to-keep-raise-given-with-covid-relief-funds/73342238007/
COVID Not Linked to Increased Asthma Risk in Children: New Study : A recent study disproves the notion of COVID-19's increased risk of asthma in children ...
techtimes.com/articles/303695/20240417/covid-linked-increased-asthma-risk-children-new-study.htm
Schools at centre of Leicester's measles infections: A drop in vaccination uptake has been blamed for the higher than normal levels of the disease
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/schools-centre-leicesters-measles-infections-9230316
Houston Chronicle journalists honored in Best of the West contest: Chronicle journalists Sarah Smith, Elizabeth Conley and Andrew Dansby were honored in the ...
houstonchronicle.com/about/newsroom-news/article/houston-chronicle-journalists-honored-best-west-19406261.php
Stop Looking In Dumpsters For High Yields, Enjoy These 2 Picks Instead: Unleash the potential of the market with insights on income investment ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4684017-stop-looking-in-dumpsters-for-high-yields-enjoy-these-2-picks-instead
Paid articlePaid
Post-Covid dog owners have little control over their pet pooches - Sarah Todd: Covid has such a lot to answer for. Irritations include those Government and local ...
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/post-covid-dog-owners-have-little-control-over-their-pet-pooches-sarah-todd-4591787
Sunday Times Parent Power: England’s top 500 primary schools revealed: Worry boxes, star jumps and balloons: how the best schools are fixing the ‘lost ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/sunday-times-parent-power-englands-top-500-primary-schools-revealed-p3377lbxm
Paid articlePaid
Japan discarding 240 mil. COVID vaccine doses, worth $4.3 bil. - The Mainichi: TOKYO -- The health ministry on April 16 revealed that approximately 244 ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240417/p2a/00m/0na/006000c
Nine beavers die from disease in Utah — and it can spread to people, officials say
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287708565.html
Leading neurologist criticizes misdiagnosis of ME/CFS: ME/CFS has been known for more than 50 years and is considered the most severe form of long Covid. However ...
riffreporter.de/de/wissen/mecfs-neurologe-fehldiagnosen-long-covid-fatigue-immunadsorption
Paid articlePaid
Due to a shortage of skilled workers: More benefits for educators required: There is a shortage of staff, particularly in daycare centers in Rüsselsheim ...
main-spitze.de/lokales/kreis-gross-gerau/ruesselsheim/mehr-vorteile-fuer-erzieher-und-andere-staedtische-mitarbeiter-3494708
Stick with the masks: Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh recently stated there were 179 Covid-19 cases and 31 deaths in the last five months.Unfortunately ...
trinidadexpress.com/opinion/letters/stick-with-the-masks/article_204a4a06-fac8-11ee-bc6f-93a53121e6cc.html
Baselland: Additional positions deal with Covid fraud: Pendenzenberg: Additional positions deal with Covid fraud in the Basel area
bzbasel.ch/basel/baselland/justiz-covid-betruege-lassen-den-pendenzenberg-ansteigen-baselbieter-staatsanwaltschaft-erhaelt-zusaetzliches-personal-ld.2607871
Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.’s Running Mate, Sets New Low for Anti-Vax Misinformation
thedailybeast.com/nicole-shanahan-rfk-jrs-running-mate-sets-new-low-for-anti-vax-misinformation
Paid articlePaid China Industry Has Lowest Capacity Utilization Since Covid Hit: China’s factories used less of their potential in the first quarter than at any time since the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/china-industry-has-lowest-capacity-utilization-since-covid-hit
Novavax investor Shah Capital pushes for board shakeup: Novavax shareholder Shah Capital is pushing the vaccine maker to add two of its nominees to the board to ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/hedge-fund-shah-capital-recommends-two-new-candidates-novavax-board-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: Criticism of Novavax for Missed Opportunities in Boosting COVID-19 Vaccine Sales
- Shah Capital called for immediate changes in the company's board.
- The activist hedge fund Shah Capital criticized Novavax's leadership for not capitalizing on concerns some individuals have about mRNA vaccines to increase sales of its traditional, protein-based COVID-19 vaccine.
- Findings from a survey of 1,500 Americans by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) at the University of Pennsylvania revealed an increase in the spread of vaccine misinformation.
- The limited use of COVID-19 vaccines is also affecting other vaccine manufacturers. In the U.S., only 14% of adults have received an updated COVID-19 vaccine for 2023-2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Masters posts lowest ratings since COVID-era tournaments: Not even the the Masters is immune to golf's declining viewership.
sports.yahoo.com/masters-posts-lowest-ratings-since-covid-era-tournaments-160313607.html
International tourist figures still millions below pre-COVID levels as slow recovery continues
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-17/tourism-stats-below-pre-covid/103729066
Already accused of mishandling corpses, funeral home operators charged in COVID fraud
pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/04/already-accused-of-mishandling-corpses-funeral-home-operators-charged-in-covid-fraud.html
Paid articlePaid
East Devon leisure centre memberships hit pre-Covid levels: Membership numbers across East Devon’s leisure centres have returned to pre-Covid levels.
exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/24254479.east-devon-leisure-centre-memberships-hit-pre-covid-levels/
China Air Travel Hits Fresh Record on Post-Covid New Year Boost: China’s airlines flew a record number of people in the first quarter, amid government efforts to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/china-air-travel-hits-fresh-record-on-post-covid-new-year-boost
Paid articlePaid
Person of Interest: Taha Ebrahimi: She knows all the secret spots to see the cherry blossom trees this season.
thestranger.com/art-and-performance-spring-2024/2024/03/13/79425186/person-of-interest-taha-ebrahimi
Next
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics