“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 »What you need to know about the Kroger test that has just been approved by the FDA
HOUSTON – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the Kroger-brand COVID-19 Test Home Collection kit, the supermarket chain announced Wednesday. Here’s how the Kroger Health COVID-19 Home Evidence Collection Kit works, as described by the company: Home collection is done under the …
Read More »Maine defends restrictions on Mass travelers. Urges more extensive testing
Analysis of public health data prompted Maine to maintain strict restrictions on Massachusetts travelers, but not several other states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, a spokeswoman for Maine Governor Janet Mills said Thursday, answering a question that seemed to affect Governor Charlie Baker previously. on day. During a …
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 …
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