Tag: health
Dutch leader says easing lockdown was ‘error of judgment’
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch leader apologized Monday for what he called “an error of judgment” in relaxing the Netherlands' coronavirus lockdown, a...
Summer camps hit with COVID outbreaks — are schools next?
The U.S. has seen a string of COVID-19 outbreaks tied to summer camps in recent weeks in places such as Texas, Illinois, Florida, Missouri...
UN: world hunger was dramatically worse in pandemic year
ROME — The United Nations on Monday lamented what it called a “dramatic worsening" of world hunger last year, saying much of that is...
Biden calls Cuba ‘remarkable’ protests a ‘call for freedom’
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday called protests in Cuba “remarkable" and a “clarion call for freedom,” praising thousands of Cubans who took...
Germany seeks to know more than just COVID-19 case numbers
BERLIN — With coronavirus cases edging up again, German officials said Monday that a broader focus is needed to fully understand the impact the...
US officials flag “small” reaction risk with J&J vaccine
WASHINGTON — Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials...
Zach Johnson tests positive, list of British Open WDs grows
SANDWICH, England — Former champion Zach Johnson was the latest to withdraw from the British Open on Monday because he tested positive for the...
Senators seek Medicaid-like plan to cover holdout states
ATLANTA — Three Democratic U.S. senators from states that have refused to expand Medicaid want the federal government to set up a mirror plan...
Biden to talk crime with city, police leaders nationwide
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host New York City's Democratic mayoral candidate and other city and law enforcement leaders from around the country...
Appeals court: Indiana must resume unemployment benefits
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Monday that the state temporarily continue payment of federal unemployment benefits, affirming an earlier court order...
