Tag: Pandemics
A pandemic, a plan and a return to golf with no interruption
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan keeps the screenshot his daughters sent him as a tease one year ago. Now...
COVID-19 claims 15 people in life of one Milwaukee woman
MILWAUKEE — The first person Kimberly Montgomery lost to COVID-19 was her aunt. She had trouble breathing, so her daughter dropped her off at...
Queen stresses importance of friends, family during pandemic
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II highlighted the importance of staying in touch with friends and families during the coronavirus pandemic in a message broadcast...
Daytona motorcycle rally goes on despite pandemic
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Daytona Beach's annual Bike Week has brought tens of thousands of motorcyclists to the city and...
Protesters burn masks at Idaho Capitol rally against rules
BOISE, Idaho — At least a hundred people gathered at the front of the Idaho Capitol on Saturday to burn masks in a protest...
Virus variant races through Italy, especially among children
ROME — The variant of the coronavirus discovered in Britain is prevalent among Italy's infected schoolchildren and is helping to fuel a “robust” uptick...
Men’s tennis tour tweaks rankings, prize money amid pandemic
LONDON — The men’s professional tennis tour is increasing prize money at smaller tournaments that had 50% cuts during the coronavirus pandemic and is...
Pandemic loan program at high-risk for fraud, auditor finds
WASHINGTON — Emergency loans made to small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic have been added to a list of government programs considered at high...
Detroit PE teacher navigates pandemic with charity assist
DETROIT — A white board in the David Ellis Academy gymnasium is stuck on the wall.
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Experts notice pandemic’s mental health toll on German youth
BERLIN — Pollina Dinner returned to school in Berlin for the first time this week after two months of lockdown. The 9-year-old third-grader was...