In a recent update to its website, Twitter said that effective Nov. 23, it is no longer enforcing its Covid-19 misleading information policy. It means the company will no longer prioritize removing or tagging misleading health information related to Covid-19. related investing news Twitter said […]
Day: November 29, 2022
China’s Covid infections drop for the first time in more than a week
WATCH LIVE BEIJING — Mainland China reported the first decline in daily Covid infections in more than a week on Monday. The country said local infections, mostly asymptomatic, totaled 38,421, down from a record high of 40,052 reported for Sunday, according to CNBC calculations of […]
China touts vaccination progress as it seeks reopening path; encourages booster shots for seniors
WATCH LIVE BEIJING — Mainland China announced significant progress Tuesday in getting Covid-19 booster shots for people “over age 80.” As of Monday, 65.8% of that age category had received booster shots, an official told reporters. That’s up from 40% as of Nov. 11, according […]
Flu hospitalizations increase nearly 30% as U.S. enters holiday season
Seniors and children under age five are the most vulnerable, with hospitalization rates about double the national average. A flu variant that’s more severe for the elderly is also dominant right now, which means the U.S. could be in for a tough season. More than […]