Tag: Infectious diseases
Colombia removed as co-host of next month’s Copa America
SAO PAULO — South American body CONMEBOL announced on Thursday that Colombia will not co-host next month's Copa America, a decision reached less than...
Argentina locks back down as coronavirus infections soar
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina is imposing its first strict coronavirus lockdown of the year starting Saturday due to surging levels of coronavirus infections...
FIFA head aims to rethink soccer competitions and schedule
GENEVA — World soccer was put on notice by FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday to imagine — and maybe expect — big changes...
Cooks, nurses guard inmates with US prisons down 6K officers
<p>Nearly one-third of federal correctional officer jobs in the United States are vacant, forcing prisons to use cooks, teachers, nurses and other workers to...
Argentina resumes strict pandemic lockdown after case surge
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The government of President Alberto Fernández on Thursday announced a strict lockdown for the first time this year after more...
European title races, Champions League places to be decided
GENEVA — Several rebel Super League clubs are facing some harsh realities. Two of the five top leagues are still awaiting a champion. And...
Kennedy Center Honors slims down in response to pandemic
WASHINGTON — This year’s Kennedy Center Honors will be a slimmed-down affair as the nation emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Spain gears up for summer, lifts restrictions on UK tourists
<p>MADRID — Spain is revving up for a return of summer tourists, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday offering an upbeat outlook after...
Tokyo organizers say Olympics are ‘safe’ — public disagrees
TOKYO — The IOC wraps up its final planning sessions on Friday with Tokyo Olympic organizers, just two months before the games are to...
A new reason to swipe right? Dating apps adding vax badges
WASHINGTON — The White House is pushing a new reason to swipe right: vaccination badges and “super swipes” for people who've gotten their coronavirus...