Tag: Epidemics
Protesters burn masks at Idaho Capitol rally against rules
BOISE, Idaho — At least a hundred people gathered at the front of the Idaho Capitol on Saturday to burn masks in a protest...
Virus variant races through Italy, especially among children
ROME — The variant of the coronavirus discovered in Britain is prevalent among Italy's infected schoolchildren and is helping to fuel a “robust” uptick...
Men’s tennis tour tweaks rankings, prize money amid pandemic
LONDON — The men’s professional tennis tour is increasing prize money at smaller tournaments that had 50% cuts during the coronavirus pandemic and is...
Pandemic loan program at high-risk for fraud, auditor finds
WASHINGTON — Emergency loans made to small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic have been added to a list of government programs considered at high...
Detroit PE teacher navigates pandemic with charity assist
DETROIT — A white board in the David Ellis Academy gymnasium is stuck on the wall.
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Experts notice pandemic’s mental health toll on German youth
BERLIN — Pollina Dinner returned to school in Berlin for the first time this week after two months of lockdown. The 9-year-old third-grader was...
Pandemic challenges also give some teams chances to bond
CHICAGO — Southern Illinois guard Trent Brown figures this is a season he will remember more than any other.
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Republicans test history in vote against pandemic relief
NEW YORK — With the nation's financial system on the brink of collapse, all but three Republicans voted against the massive stimulus package designed...
Pandemic leaves many Romanian patients without critical care
BUCHAREST, Romania — Andrei, a 32-year-old Romanian man who has been HIV positive since he was a baby, began missing his regular medical check-ups...
US urges Tanzania to embrace COVID-19 vaccines, share data
NAIROBI, Kenya — The United States praised Tanzania on Friday for finally acknowledging the resurgence of COVID-19 after claiming for months it had defeated...
