The coronavirus pandemic has widened the gap between winners and losers of retail, increasing the capacity of large U.S. chains that could remain open throughout the pandemic and feed America’s basic needs. The evidence was strong this week when nationwide retailers revealed they were heading out the summer months in …
Read More »Pope warns rich countries against nationalism against coronavirus vaccine
(Reuters) – Rich countries would not listen to coronavirus vaccines and should only give pandemic-related bailouts to companies that are committed to protecting the environment, and helping those in need and ‘common good’, Pope Francis said on Wednesday . “It would be sad if the rich get priority over the …
Read More »750 million mosquitoes made from mice have been approved for release in the Florida Keys
“With all the pressing crises facing our nation and the state of Florida – the Covid-19 pandemic, racial injustice, climate change – the administration has used tax dollars and government funds for a Jurassic Park experiment,” said Jaydee Hanson, International Policy Director. Center for Technology Assessment and Center for Food …
Read More »Get your flu in September – before cases start to climb
Reuters With the coronavirus still widespread, it’s time to start thinking seriously about flu, which typically spreads in fall and winter. A major flu outbreak would not only overwhelm hospitals this fall and winter, but also likely overwhelm a person who can contract both at the same time. Doctors do …
Read More »Covid taste and odor loss differ from common colds, study suggests
Loss of smell and taste is a symptom of Covid-19, but patients infected with coronaviruses that cause the common cold can also lose taste and smell due to congestion. The new study, described in a letter to the editor published in the journal Rhinology, suggests that loss of taste and …
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