Tag: Elderly welfare

Critics say Indiana COVID-19 law allows nursing home neglect

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INDIANAPOLIS — Advocates for nursing home residents say they worry a new Indiana law expanding COVID-19 liability protections for health care providers will effectively...

North Macedonia speeds up vaccinations as EU aid arrives

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SKOPJE, North Macedonia — North Macedonia's faltering COVID-19 vaccination program picked up speed Tuesday, with authorities starting to use 200,000 Sinopharm jabs bought from...

Bail reduced for father of suspect in student’s killing

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — A judge reduced bail Wednesday for a man accused of helping his son hide the body of California college...

Loneliness is rampant. A simple call, or hug, may be a cure

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CHICAGO — The stranger’s call came when Dianne Green needed it most. ...

US Rep. Alcee Hastings dies at 84; was impeached as judge

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Longtime Congressman Alcee Hastings of Florida has died after a two-year fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 84. ...

Young professionals cut ahead of older Italians for vaccine

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ROME — Octogenarians in Tuscany watched in disbelief and indignation as lawyers, magistrates, professors and other younger professionals got vaccinated against COVID-19 before them,...

Malawi starts vaccination drive with AstraZeneca from COVAX

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BLANTYRE, Malawi — Malawi is vaccinating health care workers, the elderly and those with health conditions that put them at higher risk of severe...

Alternatives to nursing homes get $12B boost in COVID bill

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WASHINGTON — With the memory of the pandemic's toll in nursing homes still raw, the COVID-19 relief bill is offering states a generous funding...

Thousands flee to Colombia after clashes on Venezuela border

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BUCARAMANGA, Colombia — Thousands of Venezuelans are seeking shelter in Colombia this week following clashes between Venezuela’s military and a Colombian armed group in...

Fox weather forecaster Dean turns into fierce Cuomo critic

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NEW YORK — To Fox News Channel's Janice Dean, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is a liar and a criminal. He blames others for...