Tag: Infectious diseases
As pandemic spread pain and panic, congressman chased profit
<p>WASHINGTON — In the early days of the pandemic, New Jersey Rep. Tom Malinowski scolded those looking to capitalize on the once-in-a-century health crisis....
Artist publishes 100 drawings from Peru’s COVID-19 pandemic
LIMA, Peru — With a pencil and a notebook, artist Edilberto Jiménez walks the streets of Lima and cities in the Andes mountains collecting...
Japan approves 2 new vaccines ahead of emergency expansion
TOKYO — Japan on Friday approved the use of two new vaccines — Moderna and AstraZeneca — hours ahead of an expansion of a...
All soccer suspended in Argentina because of virus cases
BUENOS AIRES — All soccer in Argentina was suspended for nine days Friday ahead of a strict shutdown decree for much of the country...
‘Like hell:’ As Olympics loom, Japan health care in turmoil
<p>TOKYO — As she struggled to breathe, Shizue Akita had to wait more than six hours while paramedics searched for a hospital in Osaka...
Chicago mayor faces dashed hopes of her backers
CHICAGO — Lori Lightfoot had her work cut out for her when she became mayor of Chicago in 2019, running as a progressive Democrat...
WTO chief calls for diversification of vaccine production
BRUSSELS — The head of the World Trade Organization said Thursday it is of paramount importance to diversify vaccine manufacturing and to have more...
Italy, EU vow to support Tunisia’s economy to stem migration
TUNIS, Tunisia — Italy and the European Union promised Thursday to support Tunisia's economy as part of their efforts to stem migration across the...
Chicago mayor faces dashed hopes of her backers
<p>CHICAGO — Lori Lightfoot had her work cut out for her when she became mayor of Chicago in 2019, running as a progressive Democrat...
Teen baker sweetens lives making desserts for those in need
<p>Vedika Jawa’s mission to sweeten the lives of those in need began when she was just 13, on a family trip to San Francisco....