“I don’t understand how a senator can go home and not have delivered supercharged unemployment along the lines we’re talking about,” said Senator Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, who introduced legislation Wednesday that would allow benefits to continue for unemployment. as long as the economy was weak. But as is …
Read More »H1N1: New Swine Flu Strain Still No Pandemic Risk
Six months after the global outbreak of COVID-19, a study has come out documenting a relatively new strain of the H1N1 swine flu virus. The authors say that this strain, G4 EA H1N1, should be treated “urgently” to avoid a possible pandemic. At this point, the virus has only been …
Read More »Google’s Fitbit acquisition probed by EU regulators
Image copyright Reuters The EU wonders if Google’s proposed acquisition of Fitbit will harm competition or give it access to too much personal data. Fitbit makes physical activity tracking watches that monitor the user’s heart rate and activity levels. A group of 20 consumer groups and privacy advocates have called …
Read More »Face shields AND face masks are now mandatory on Qatar Airways
(CNN) – In-flight face masks have quickly become the norm as travelers tentatively return to the skies, but Qatar Airways has taken this one step further, announcing that its passengers will be required to wear a face shield in addition to a face mask or face covering. . The Middle …
Read More »Santa Monica sets fines for not wearing a mask
The City of Santa Monica issued the following statement Thursday morning, setting out fines for not wearing a mask: Acting City Manager and Director of Emergency Services Lane Dilg has issued a twentieth supplement to the local Santa Monica declaration of emergency to strengthen and clarify the requirements for wearing …
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