With an increase in coronavirus cases Tuesday in Suffolk County, doctors and local officials warn that it is still important to follow the guidelines for social distancing. Backyard barbecues, pool parties, and family gatherings are allowed under phase four guidelines, provided no more than 50 people attend. But doctors say …
Read More »Pulmonary radiation holds promise for COVID-19 pneumonia; smoking increases risks
(Reuters) – The following is a brief summary of some of the latest scientific studies on the new coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. FILE PHOTO: A computer image created by Nexu Science Communication in conjunction with Trinity College in …
Read More »Chinese stocks fall after data, and as vaccine moves forward, hopes to fade
S Shares fell in Asia on Thursday as investors reflected on figures showing China’s economy returned to growth in the last quarter. The Shanghai SHCOMP Composite Index, -4.49% led the falls on Thursday, falling 4.2% to 3,262.41. Benchmarks also fell in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Sydney. News that China’s economy …
Read More »Mail could be delayed as postmaster general pushes cost reduction
WASHINGTON – Mail deliveries could be delayed a day or more due to cost reduction efforts imposed by the new Postmaster General. The plan eliminates overtime for hundreds of thousands of postal workers and says employees must adopt a “different mindset” to ensure the survival of the Postal Service during …
Read More »Trump revokes major environmental law to speed up big infrastructure projects
President Trump announced on Wednesday that he is repealing a fundamental Nixon-era environmental law that he says stifles infrastructure projects but is credited with preventing large construction projects from dirtying the environment and ensuring public input on major projects. “Together we are reclaiming the proud heritage of the United States …
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