Tag: Infectious diseases
Virus’s impact: More relaxing and thinking, less socializing
SAN DIEGO — The eruption of COVID-19 last year caused the proportion of people working from home in the U.S. to nearly double, with...
With muted ceremony and empty stadium, Tokyo Olympics begin
TOKYO — Belated and beleaguered, the virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with a dazzling display of fireworks and soaring, made-for-TV choreography...
Stocks open higher on Wall Street, on track for weekly gain
Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street Friday, keeping the market on track for a weekly gain following a big drop at the beginning...
Governors pin hopes on full vaccine approval as cases climb
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As U.S. regulators weigh giving the final stamp of approval for certain COVID-19 vaccines, governors in states hard hit by...
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though...
Should vaccinated people mask up with COVID-19 cases rising?
Should vaccinated people mask up with COVID-19 cases rising?
It depends...
Americans are spending again and American Express is booming
NEW YORK — Spending at restaurants, shops and entertainment venues has come back in force as vaccines become more common and it fueled a...
European agency is 1st to clear Moderna jab for children
LONDON — The European Medicines Agency has recommended authorizing Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 17, the first time the shot has...
The Latest: Osaka lights cauldron at Tokyo opening ceremony
The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:
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Number of NFL players in vaccination process up to 80%
The number of NFL players in the COVID-19 vaccination process has reached 80%, with nine teams having 90% or more of their players in...