Alcohol-Related Deaths Surge to Nearly 500 a Day, CDC Says: Spikes of fatalities linked to drinking that began with the Covid pandemic were not an anomaly ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/29/health/alcohol-deaths-cdc.html
Workers miss benefits as WA's jobless program struggles
: Washington has one of the nation’s most generous unemployment programs. But COVID-era problems ...
seattletimes.com/business/wa-unemployment-program-still-struggling-4-years-after-covid/
The Latest Covid Guidance: Symptoms, Treatment and More: Rest, fluids and medications are your friends.
nytimes.com/article/covid-symptoms-treatment.html
Arts education in NYC on the chopping block as federal COVID aid expires: Local elected officials and arts advocates are warning that "every NYC student ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/27/arts-education-in-nyc-on-the-chopping-block-as-federal-covid-aid-expires/
FDA authorizes drug to boost COVID protection for immunocompromised patients: It will offer added protection to high-risk patients who may have weaker responses ...
axios.com/2024/03/25/covid-antibody-fda
Zambia Works to Finalize Long-Delayed Debt Restructuring: Zambia is working to finalize a long-delayed debt restructuring that would give it “headroom” to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-22/zambia-seeks-headroom-in-debt-restructuring-to-grow-economy
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Neil Young Will Return to Spotify, Ending Protest of Joe Rogan: The rock musician removed his songs from the streamer in 2022 to protest coronavirus podcast ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/13/arts/music/neil-young-spotify-joe-rogan.html
Covid Anniversary: New York City Is Back! (To Pre-Pandemic Employment Levels): It took nearly four years, and the gains are mostly in health care and social ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-03-15/covid-anniversary-new-york-city-is-back-to-pre-pandemic-employment-levels
Paid articlePaid The New York Times News Quiz, March 15, 2024: Did you follow the news this week? Take our quiz to see how well you stack up with other Times readers.
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High-risk patients alarmed by CDC’s plan to ease covid isolation guidance: Activists worry the planned changes could jeopardize paid covid leave policies ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/02/17/cdc-covid-isolation-vulnerable-sick-leave/
New York ‘Business Is Booming’ as Jobs Hit Record Post Pandemic: New York’s private-sector workforce jumped to a record of 8.35 million jobs in January ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-07/new-york-business-is-booming-as-jobs-hit-record-post-pandemic
Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Those Who Need It Are Not Taking It.: With Covid deaths rising to about 1,500 per week, researchers question why Paxlovid use ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/04/health/paxlovid-covid-treatment.html
The Pandemic’s ‘Ghost Architecture’ Is Still Haunting Us: “Stand six feet apart” signs are outdated, ignored, and everywhere.
theatlantic.com/health/archive/2024/02/pandemic-signs-social-distancing-still-here/677600/
Singapore to Pay Nurses Up to $74,000 to Keep Them as Population Ages: Singapore will pay nurses up to S$100,000 ($74,000) over 20 years as part of a long-term ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-21/singapore-to-pay-nurses-up-to-74-000-to-keep-them-working
Journal of an American plague year: Most of the books written about Covid-19 to date have been journalistic. They did the essential job of capturing the pandemic ...
newstatesman.com/culture/books/book-of-the-day/2024/02/journal-of-an-american-plague-year
Paid articlePaid Covid Variant JN.1 Now Accounts for Nearly Half of U.S. Cases: Here’s what to know about the coronavirus variant, which was first detected in the United States ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/27/well/live/jn1-covid-variant.html
Quick Glance: New Covid Strain JN.1 Dominates US Cases
- The JN.1 strain accounts for almost half of Covid cases in the US and is rapidly spreading.
- It's unclear whether the increase in Covid cases is driven by the JN.1 strain or other factors like holiday travel.
- Experts continue to recommend protective measures such as wearing masks, improved indoor ventilation, and the latest Covid vaccine as preliminary research shows the updated vaccines are effective against JN.1.
Study of Patients With a Chronic Fatigue Condition May Offer Clues to Long Covid: N.I.H. researchers found notable differences between the immune systems and ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/21/health/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-long-covid.html
Trump defamation damages trial in New York pauses due to juror illness: The defamation damages trial against Donald Trump paused after a juror said they were ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/01/22/trump-defamation-damages-trial-e-jean-carroll/
How Much Will Commercial Property Crisis Cost Banks?: The crisis in commercial property varies from street to street as much as it does among lenders.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-02-15/how-much-will-commercial-property-crisis-cost-banks
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New York City public hospitals bring back mask mandates in certain areas : COVID and flu cases have been rising across the United States.
abcnews.go.com/Health/new-york-city-public-hospitals-bring-back-mask/story
Why California and Oregon Broke With the CDC: Two blue states acknowledge that health precautions need to be balanced with other priorities.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/02/cdc-public-health-asymptomatic-covid-test/677339/
San Francisco’s Muni is better than it's been in years. Here’s why: The buses and rail cars are cleaner, there is less graffiti, there are fewer accidents ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/nativeson/article/san-francisco-s-muni-better-years-18645401.php
Paid articlePaid Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Those Who Need It Are Not Taking It.: With Covid deaths rising to about 1,500 per week, researchers question why Paxlovid use ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/04/health/paxlovid-covid-treatment.html
Dozen Queens massage parlors eyed as brothels get shut down after NYPD stings: The NYPD closed a dozen Queens massage parlors that have been accused of being ...
nydailynews.com/2024/01/26/cops-shut-down-dozen-queens-massage-parlors-accused-of-being-brothels/
Trump Defamation Trial Delayed by His Lawyer’s Covid Exposure: New York writer E. Jean Carroll’s defamation trial against Donald Trump was called off for one day ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-22/trump-defamation-trial-delayed-by-his-lawyer-s-covid-exposure
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Essex taxpayer cash believed to have paid for videos from celebs: Carole Baskin was one of several public figures who filmed personalised video messages for the ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/tiger-king-star-carole-baskin-9029993
Health officials in Suffolk County, New York, report whooping cough outbreak over the last month
abcnews.go.com/Health/health-officials-suffolk-county-new-york-report-whooping/story
How Do Retired Middle Class Americans Feel About Home Payments, Income?: Do you consider yourself a middle class American approaching retirement? Tell us.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-03/how-do-retired-middle-class-americans-feel-about-home-payments-income
Paid articlePaid Bankruptcies in Denmark Jump to Highest Level Since 2010: More Danish companies went bankrupt last year than at any point since the aftermath of the global ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-05/bankruptcies-in-denmark-jump-to-highest-level-since-2010
St. Louis backs off mask mandate for city workers: Area hospital officials earlier this week noted an increase in flu and COVID cases, but didn’t sound any ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/st-louis-backs-off-mask-mandate-for-city-workers/article_2ad6440c-ac12-11ee-a571-8fc32d4f770e.html
COVER UP: US hospitals under fire for forcing patients and visitors to wear masks again. trib.al/jj3FQDN
Mask mandate reinstated in New York City hospitals as COVID-19 cases rise: Mask mandate reinstated in New York City hospitals as COVID-19 cases rise
wionews.com/world/mask-mandate-reinstated-in-new-york-city-hospitals-as-covid-19-cases-rise-676435
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 ...
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/11/29/covid-variant-ba-2-86-triples/71730552007/
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.
Covid symptoms caused by JN.1 variant: What to know as cases rise: The JN.1 variant appears more transmissible than other strains but likely doesn't cause more ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/covid-symptoms-jn1-variant-spreading-rcna130765
Quick Glance: JN.1 Variant: Latest on Covid Developments
- The JN.1 variant may be more transmissible, but does not cause more severe Covid cases.
- Covid cases are on the rise, driven by the JN.1 variant, according to Dr. Mandy Cohen of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- JN.1 accounts for about 21% of Covid cases in the US, up from 8% just two weeks ago, according to the CDC.
- The World Health Organization has designated JN.1 as a 'variant of interest', indicating genetic changes that could enhance its spread.
Pete Davidson cancels NYC shows two hours before first performance: Pete Davidson cancels NYC shows two hours before first performance
wionews.com/entertainment/pete-davidson-cancels-nyc-shows-two-hours-before-first-performance-672794
Flu illnesses continue climbing but RSV may have peaked in Pa.: weekly update: The number of people with the flu coming to emergency rooms is increasing all over ...
pennlive.com/health/2023/12/flu-cases-still-climbing-but-rsv-may-have-peaked-in-pa-weekly-update.html
Dispute with Biontech: Federal Court declares Curevac's corona vaccine patent invalid
rundschau-online.de/wirtschaft/streit-mit-biontech-bundesgericht-erklaert-corona-impfstoffpatent-von-curevac-fuer-nichtig-705505
Quick Glance: Biontech Wins Lawsuit Against Curevac Patent
- Crucial part of competition between Biontech and Curevac
- Court rules in favor of Biontech in lawsuit against Curevac
- Dispute over substantial amount of money between Biontech and Curevac
- Biontech successfully invalidates fundamental Curevac patent
New JN.1 COVID-19 strain gaining on Long Island, U.S. as hospitals see cases rise
newsday.com/news/health/coronavirus/new-covid-strain-triple-nhsip9gp
Weight loss drugs, Alzheimer's treatments and gene editing: Enormous firsts defined 2023 in pharma
cnbc.com/2023/12/20/weight-loss-drugs-covid-downturn-pharma-had-a-year-full-of-firsts.html
Pfizer moves into final trial of two-in-one flu and Covid-19 jab: It is also finalising phase three trials of its mRNA vaccine against influenza for adults ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/pfizer-moves-into-final-trial-of-two-in-one-flu-and-covid-19-jab
The Ultimate Lesson from the Covid Inflation: Hello and welcome to the weekly Odd Lots newsletter, where Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway bring you their ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-12-01/the-ultimate-lesson-from-the-covid-inflation
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushes conspiracy theories at Salt Lake City rally: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brought his independent presidential campaign to Salt Lake City ...
sltrib.com/news/politics/2023/12/01/robert-f-kennedy-jr-pushes/
US Gender Employment Gap Shrank Sharply in NY Region Since 2021: The gender gap in employment shrank to well below pre-Covid levels this year in the US as more ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-01/us-gender-employment-gap-shrank-sharply-in-ny-region-since-2021
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Pfizer CEO expects 17% of Americans will get new COVID shots: Pfizer (PFE.N) CEO Albert Bourla said on Monday that he expects about 17% of the U.S ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/pfizer-ceo-expects-17-americans-will-get-new-covid-shots-2023-10-16/
‘Mystery’ disease may be sickening dogs in California. Here’s how to protect your pet
sacbee.com/news/california/article282165248.html
COVID-19 outbreak aboard navy warship forces cancellation of Great Lakes tour: An outbreak of COVID-19 aboard a Canadian warship has forced the Royal Canadian ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/covid-19-outbreak-aboard-navy-warship-forces-cancellation-of-great-lakes-tour-1.6660755
Here’s how to get free COVID tests as cases are expected to rise with holidays: Also, how to tell the difference among COVID, the flu and RSV based on your ...
pennlive.com/health/2023/11/heres-how-to-get-free-covid-tests-as-cases-are-expected-to-rise-with-holidays.html
Coronavirus: How weak interest in vaccinations is affecting practices: An adapted Covid-19 vaccine has recently been on the market. So far, however ...
tagesschau.de/inland/gesellschaft/corona-impfungen-204.html
Quick Glance: Coronavirus: Challenges in Praxen due to low vaccination interest
- Adapted Covid-19 vaccine available
- Challenges faced by Praxen
- Only adapted vaccine in the German market
- Uncertainty regarding demand for Moderna vaccine
Billionaire CEO: People 'didn't work as hard' when they were remote during pandemic
9news.com.au/world/stephen-schwarzman-billionaire-office-workers-didnt-work-hard-enough-in-pandemic/fa865cb9-7394-4038-9adf-03d124ef403d
The flu is soaring in 7 U.S. states and rising in others, health officials say: U.S. health officials say at least seven states are seeing high levels of the flu ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/the-flu-is-soaring-in-7-u-s-states-and-rising-in-others-health-officials-say
Quick Glance: Florida Children Hit Hardest by 2022 Flu Season
- Flu cases are on the rise this fall, and the virus has hit children the hardest in Florida.
- Lab samples show the predominant strain in the state is Influenza A H1N1, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in children.
- In 2022, 12 children in Florida died from the flu, according to the Florida Department of Health.
- Nationally, flu vaccination coverage for children 6 months to 17 years is 27%, about the same as last year at this time.
More free COVID-19 tests from the government are available for home delivery through the mail
omaha.com/news/nation-world/free-covid-test-online-order/article_3ccaebf9-6880-59bd-9a0c-4ba5ae7b4109.html
Poland's health minister has expressed optimism regarding the possibility of reaching an agreement with Pfizer, the US pharmaceutical giant ... Show more
How likely are you to have COVID rebound after taking Paxlovid? New study finds an answer
sfchronicle.com/health/article/one-fifth-people-take-paxlovid-covid-rebound-18491020.php
US CDC backs Pfizer's maternal RSV vaccine to protect infants: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday backed Pfizer's (PFE ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-cdc-panel-weighs-use-pfizers-maternal-rsv-vaccine-protect-infants-2023-09-22/
Public health director urges those at risk to get flu and COVID shots: According to Dr. Luc Boileau, Quebec is still recording about a hundred hospitalizations ...
montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/public-health-director-urges-those-at-risk-to-get-flu-and-covid-shots
Biden administration announces $600 million to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order them
pbs.org/newshour/health/biden-administration-announces-600-million-to-produce-covid-tests-and-will-reopen-website-to-order-them
Quick Glance: Free COVID Tests by Mail Starting Monday
- California-based iHealth is among 12 US manufacturers receiving government investment to offer free tests by mail before the winter COVID season.
- Starting Monday, September 25, the government will send up to four free COVID-19 rapid tests per household to those who request them.
- Many programs that provided free COVID testing, treatment, and vaccinations to Americans ended when the pandemic emergency designation expired.
- The Department of Health and Human Services is now investing $600 million in COVID test manufacturing through its Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.
COVID vaccine: When and where you can get a booster around Indy: The CDC has recommended nearly everyone get the COVID booster in 2023.
indystar.com/story/news/health/2023/09/12/covid-booster-cdc-recommends-vaccine-for-children-adults/70836101007/
Quick Glance: CDC director emphasizes importance of updated COVID booster shot amid increasing cases
- The CDC recommended updated COVID booster shots for Americans aged 6 months and older due to rising cases and hospitalizations across the country.
- In an interview with ABC News Live on Tuesday night, CDC Director Mandy Cohen stressed the importance of getting the updated shot and addressed safety concerns, stating that the shots have been studied 'more than any vaccine in history.'
- The CDC recommends that everyone should get the updated COVID vaccine, and it will be available in doctor's offices and pharmacies across the country in the coming days.
- The CDC director expressed concern that fewer than half of adults over 65 and only 1 in 5 Americans received the booster shot last fall.
Free at-home COVID tests from the US government are back. Here's how to get them: Every American is eligible to receive a free kit with four tests.
abcnews.go.com/Health/free-home-covid-tests-us-government-back/story
Covid Variants: What to Know About JN.1 and HV.1: HV.1 remains the leading variant in the U.S., but JN.1 now accounts for a growing share of cases.
nytimes.com/article/covid-variant.html
Quick Glance: New BA.2.86 Variant Found in Scotland
- Woman received Covid vaccination
- The BA.2.86 variant has multiple mutations but is not yet considered concerning.
- Genomic sequencing identified the variant in a PCR sample from August 16.
- The number of Covid cases in Scotland has been increasing since the start of July.
Get COVID and flu shots together ahead of Thanksgiving, CDC urges: Getting COVID-19 and flu shots at the same time is not only safe but might also improve ...
sfchronicle.com/health/article/get-covid-flu-shots-together-ahead-thanksgiving-18478349.php
Trump’s Lawyers Want Fraud Trial Delayed After ‘Irresponsible’ Covid Exposure By Attorney General’s Staff
forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2023/10/24/trumps-lawyers-want-fraud-trial-delayed-after-irresponsible-covid-exposure-by-attorney-generals-staff/
Quick Glance: Trump Fined $10,000 for Violating Gag Order in Fraud Case
- Trump cites Michael Cohen as reason for violating gag order.
- Cohen testifies that Trump asked him to arbitrarily increase assets.
- Trump leaves courtroom after Engoron's denial.
- Cohen labels Trump a cheat before lawmakers.
Moving back to NYC before COVID lockdown made me confront 9/11 trauma: Jason Eddy moved back to New York City weeks before the pandemic struck, causing lockdowns ...
businessinsider.com/moving-back-nyc-covid-lockdown-september-9-11-trauma-2023-11
Fact check:Elon Musk shares misleading video about Covid vaccination: Elon Musk spreads disinformation on his social media platform. A fact check shows: A video ...
kleinezeitung.at/lebensart/gesundheit/17780472/elon-musk-teilt-irrefuehrendes-video-zur-covid-impfung
US shifting COVID antivirals to commercial market on Nov. 1: Most people will retain access to Pfizer's (PFE.N) Paxlovid and Merck's (MRK ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-shifting-covid-antivirals-commercial-market-nov-1-2023-10-27/
Trump’s Lawyers Want Fraud Trial Delayed After ‘Irresponsible’ Covid Exposure By Attorney General’s Staff
forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2023/10/24/trumps-lawyers-want-fraud-trial-delayed-after-irresponsible-covid-exposure-by-attorney-generals-staff/
Judge Arthur Engoron Blasts Trump Lawyers Asking for COVID Delay—Without Wearing Masks
thedailybeast.com/judge-arthur-engoron-blasts-trump-lawyers-asking-for-covid-delaywithout-wearing-masks
'For Shame': Pfizer to Charge $1,390 for Lifesaving Covid Drug That Costs Just $13
commondreams.org/news/pfizer-paxlovid
Quick Glance: Pfizer Raises Price of Covid-19 Medication Paxlovid as US Transitions from Pandemic Phase
- Price of lifesaving Covid-19 antiviral Paxlovid will more than double as the US transitions out of the emergency phase.
- The price is 2.6 times higher than the $530-per-course price paid by the US government during the pandemic.
- The company will provide assistance with copays, potentially reducing out-of-pocket costs to nothing for eligible individuals.
- People with Medicare or Medicaid or without insurance can receive Paxlovid for free through 2024 via a patient assistance program, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Baden's citizen service becomes a vaccination zone: The municipality of Baden is offering free Covid vaccination afternoons on October 20th and November 10th.
noen.at/baden/neues-angebot-badener-buergerservice-wird-zur-impfzone-390928849
Where to find a COVID, flu, RSV vaccine in Clark County: The 2023 rollout of the updated COVID-19 vaccine has been slower than last year ...
columbian.com/news/2023/oct/13/where-to-find-a-covid-flu-rsv-vaccine-in-clark-county/
Quick Glance: Over 7 Million People Receive Updated COVID Vaccine
- FDA approved Pfizer and Moderna shots on Sept. 11, and distribution began on Sept. 12.
- 14 million vaccines have been shipped to pharmacies and other locations.
- The HHS numbers are likely an undercount due to the commercialization of the vaccine and lack of specific breakdowns.
- The latest vaccine effort is on par with the 2022 rollout of the bivalent booster shot.
COVID-19 Medication Paxlovid's Price Expected to Rise in 2024: As the US leaves the pandemic's emergency phase, the price of Paxlovid ...
techtimes.com/articles/297661/20231017/covid-19-medication-paxlovids-price-expected-rise-2024.htm
Unlocking Bat Genes' Secrets: Study Reveals Insights on How This Mammal Don't Get COVID, Cancer
techtimes.com/articles/297617/20231017/bat-genes-secrets-study-insights-mammal-covid-cancer.htm
Danish Medicines Agency shelves batch of Covid-19 vaccines: The Danish Medicines Agency has placed a specific batch of Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech on ...
thelocal.dk/20231017/danish-medicines-agency-shelves-batch-of-covid-19-vaccines
Pfizer Looks for a Covid Bottom: The pharma giant has had to slash projections, but investors welcome its plans to cut costs.
wsj.com/health/pharma/pfizer-looks-for-a-covid-bottom-f9b551fa
HHS pledges to keep Paxlovid available as it transitions to commercial market: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Friday it had ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4255242-hhs-pledges-to-keep-paxlovid-available-as-it-transitions-to-commercial-market/
WATCH | How worried should we be about the new Covid wave?: As the summer draws to a close, Covid-19 is again on the rise in New York and across the US ...
timeslive.co.za/news/world/2023-08-29-watch-how-worried-should-we-be-about-the-new-covid-wave/
Quick Glance: New Covid Wave: How Concerned Should We Be?
- As summer comes to a close, Covid-19 is resurging in New York and across the US.
- The Center for Disease Control is expected to approve a new booster soon to combat new variants of the virus.
Covid, RSV, Flu Vaccines: Can I Get My Fall Shots All At Once?: Hi folks, it’s Kristen in NYC. This week, a reader is curious whether they should double up (or ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-10-15/covid-rsv-flu-vaccines-can-i-get-my-fall-shots-all-at-once
$PFE | Pfizer Amends U.S. Government Paxlovid Supply Agreement And Updates FY23 Guidance
- Revises 2023 Revenue Guidance Range To $58B-$61B (Est. $66 ... Show more
Inmates given 'cocktail' of drugs for COVID will each get $2,000 after settlement
nationalpost.com/news/world/inmates-ivermectin-lawsuit
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