Tag: Pandemics
About half fully vaccinated in MA; NH gets ready for beach
BOSTON — Coronavirus developments around New England:
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Climbing guide says at least 100 virus cases on Everest
KATHMANDU, Nepal — An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support...
After an absence, ticks are back, and they’re hungry
PORTLAND, Maine — A late-summer drought virtually eliminated ticks in parts of New England but they're back with a vengeance this spring.
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With more border crossers, US groups seek to stem deaths
FALFURRIAS, Texas — Every week, migrant rights activist Eduardo Canales fills up blue water drums that are spread throughout a vast valley of Texas...
Oregon among blue states slow at lifting COVID restrictions
CANNON BEACH, Ore. — The sand was packed on a recent sunny day at this upscale beach town on Oregon's coast, but signs of...
New vibe at White House: Hugs are in; masks are (mostly) out
WASHINGTON — A smiling crowd of unmasked people filling the largest room in the White House. A visiting head of state welcomed with pomp,...
Argentina resumes strict pandemic lockdown after case surge
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The government of President Alberto Fernández on Thursday announced a strict lockdown for the first time this year after more...
Artist publishes 100 drawings from Peru’s COVID-19 pandemic
LIMA, Peru — With a pencil and a notebook, artist Edilberto Jiménez walks the streets of Lima and cities in the Andes mountains collecting...
‘Like hell:’ As Olympics loom, Japan health care in turmoil
TOKYO — As she struggled to breathe, Shizue Akita had to wait more than six hours while paramedics searched for a hospital in Osaka...
Old records shed new light on smallpox outbreaks in 1700s
BOSTON — A highly contagious disease originating far from America's shores triggers deadly outbreaks that spread rapidly, infecting the masses. Shots are available, but...
