Tag: Disease outbreaks
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...
Indianapolis Public Schools returning to in-person learning
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Schools will return to all in-person learning in its high schools and middle schools after spring break on April...
Austria plans vaccine drive in area hit by SA virus variant
VIENNA — Austrian officials said Wednesday that they plan to offer vaccinations to most residents in a district that has seen significant numbers of...
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...
Greece: Tougher lockdown rules target exercise cheats
ATHENS, Greece — Authorities in Greece said Wednesday that police will target people making false exercise claims to bypass stay-at-home orders as part of...
Equestrian events called off in Europe after herpes outbreak
MADRID — A virulent outbreak of equine herpes in eastern Spain has forced European equestrian events to be canceled across the continent.
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Equine herpes affects European preparation for Olympics
GENEVA — A severe outbreak of equine herpes could disrupt preparations for the Tokyo Olympics, the International Equestrian Federation said Thursday.
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Pelé gets his first COVID-19 shot, urges mask use
<p>SAO PAULO — Pelé received his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, calling it an “unforgettable day.”</p>
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Ontario says seniors won’t get AstraZeneca vaccine
<p>TORONTO — The health minister of Canada’s most populous province said Tuesday Ontario seniors won’t receive the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine since there’s limited data on...
Russian Sputnik V vaccine splits Slovakia ruling coalition
PRAGUE — Slovakia was thrown into a political crisis Tuesday over a secret deal to acquire Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine orchestrated by the...