Sept 15 (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve in Washington and the regional Fed banks will now require all of their nearly 23,000 employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Philadelphia Fed informed its staff of the new mandate in a memo on Wednesday, making it […]
Day: September 15, 2021
Conservative radio host who opposed vaccines, pandemic precautions dies of COVID-19
A conservative radio host in Colorado who opposed coronavirus vaccines, face masks and other pandemic precautions has died from COVID-19. Bob Enyart’s death was confirmed by his “Real Science Radio” co-host Fred Williams on social media earlier this week. “It comes with an extremely […]
Alaska’s 1091 new COVID-19 cases shatter daily record as overburdened hospitals struggle with capacity
The emergency department at the Alaska Native Medical Center, photographed on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 in Anchorage. (Loren Holmes / ADN) Alaska on Wednesday reported nearly 1,100 new cases of COVID-19, its highest-ever single day tally since the pandemic began, as hospitals under extreme stress […]
How have ENC schools handled COVID-19 after first few weeks of classes?
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread, schools across Eastern North Carolina continue to work hard and adjust to keep campuses safe. “I think Lenoir County Public Schools is off to a smooth start considering the circumstances,” said Public […]
COVID-19 live updates: NYC officials investigating 16 cases linked to concert
In the last five weeks, the U.S. hasn’t reported a single day with fewer than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases, according to federal data. In the nearly six months between Feb. 7 and July 29, there was not a single day with more than 100,000 new cases. Nine states — Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, South […]
States sound alarm over Covid-19 outbreaks among school kids
By Ray Sanchez, CNN Updated 5:27 PM ET, Wed September 15, 2021
N.B. COVID-19 roundup: Vaccination proof to be required after record 63 cases, 1 death recorded
People aged 12 and older will have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and government identification to access certain New Brunswick businesses and events, such as restaurants and indoor funerals, starting next Wednesday in a bid to limit the spread of the virus and boost vaccination […]
Coronavirus latest: Los Angeles to require proof of vaccination for entry to bars, clubs and large outdoor events
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Moderna releases new data on Covid breakthrough cases it says supports need for booster shots
The analysis hasn’t been peer-reviewed yet. The new data comes two days before a key Food and Drug Administration vaccine advisory committee meeting, when a panel of outside experts will debate whether there is enough data to support widely distributing booster shots across the U.S. […]
UK and Trinidad health officials refute Nicki Minaj’s ‘false claim’ Covid shots cause swollen testicles
“There are a number of myths that fly around which are just clearly ridiculous,” Chris Whitty, the U.K.’s chief medical officer, said. “Some of which are clearly designed just to scare, that happens to be one of them. That is untrue.” Minaj also retweeted a […]