Tag: Elderly welfare
US Rep. Alcee Hastings dies at 84; was impeached as judge
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Longtime Congressman Alcee Hastings of Florida has died after a two-year fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 84.
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Young professionals cut ahead of older Italians for vaccine
<p>ROME — Octogenarians in Tuscany watched in disbelief and indignation as lawyers, magistrates, professors and other younger professionals got vaccinated against COVID-19 before them,...
Young professionals cut ahead of older Italians for vaccine
ROME — Octogenarians in Tuscany watched in disbelief and indignation as lawyers, magistrates, professors and other younger professionals got vaccinated against COVID-19 before them,...
Malawi starts vaccination drive with AstraZeneca from COVAX
<p>BLANTYRE, Malawi — Malawi is vaccinating health care workers, the elderly and those with health conditions that put them at higher risk of severe...
Malawi starts vaccination drive with AstraZeneca from COVAX
BLANTYRE, Malawi — Malawi is vaccinating health care workers, the elderly and those with health conditions that put them at higher risk of severe...
Thousands flee to Colombia after clashes on Venezuela border
<p>BUCARAMANGA, Colombia — Thousands of Venezuelans are seeking shelter in Colombia this week following clashes between Venezuela’s military and a Colombian armed group in...
Alternatives to nursing homes get $12B boost in COVID bill
WASHINGTON — With the memory of the pandemic's toll in nursing homes still raw, the COVID-19 relief bill is offering states a generous funding...
Thousands flee to Colombia after clashes on Venezuela border
BUCARAMANGA, Colombia — Thousands of Venezuelans are seeking shelter in Colombia this week following clashes between Venezuela’s military and a Colombian armed group in...
Spain broadens use of AstraZeneca jab to adults under age 65
<p>MADRID — Spain’s health minister says the country will resume the use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday by extending it to adults...
Fox weather forecaster Dean turns into fierce Cuomo critic
NEW YORK — To Fox News Channel's Janice Dean, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is a liar and a criminal. He blames others for...