Tag: Infectious diseases
Argentina creates strict bubble ahead of Copa America
<p>BUENOS AIRES — Argentina’s national team has created a strict protocol to protect its players and staffers from COVID-19 during next month’s Copa America,...
5 ways to help small businesses recover from the pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, communities around the U.S. rallied to help small businesses by launching “shop local” initiatives, purchasing gift cards and starting...
Africa’s vaccine campaigns hurt by India’s ban on exports
JOHANNESBURG — Africa's vaccination campaigns to battle COVID-19 are facing significant delays because of the export ban imposed by India as it grapples with...
UK to reunify national rail network under government control
<p>LONDON — Britain plans to bring the national rail network back under government control, reversing one of the most controversial elements of the privatization...
Big gaps in vaccine rates across the US worry health experts
<p>FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — A steady crowd of people flowed into the New England Patriots' stadium for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this...
Legislation raises hopes for Alaskan cruises this summer
<p>Congress has voted to let large cruise ships sail directly from Washington state to Alaska without stopping in Canada, a step that could clear...
Angela Missoni resigns after 24 years as creative director
MILAN — Angela Missoni is leaving the role of creative director after 24 years at the Missoni fashion house founded by her parents, Ottavio...
Largest container ship hits East Coast as ports see surge
BAYONNE, N.J. — With the sun gleaming off the Manhattan skyline in the distance, the massive ship passed slowly underneath the Bayonne Bridge on...
5 ways to help small businesses recover from the pandemic
<p>When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, communities around the U.S. rallied to help small businesses by launching “shop local” initiatives, purchasing gift cards and starting...
Austria: Weapons seized in raids on opponents of virus curbs
<p>BERLIN — Austrian authorities said Thursday they seized weapons and ammunition in raids on radical opponents of coronavirus restrictions.</p>
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