Tag: Pandemics
UK’s Johnson voices optimism over lockdown easing route
<p>LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Monday that there is a “good chance” that social distancing rules in England will be scrapped...
UN program inks Moderna deal on 500M doses, starting in Q4
GENEVA — Moderna and vaccine promoter Gavi have announced a firm deal by which the pharmaceutical company will provide up to 500 million doses...
24-hour subway service returning to city that never sleeps
<p>NEW YORK — New York City's subway will begin rolling all night again and capacity restrictions for most types of businesses will end statewide...
Germany cancels Oktoberfest 2nd year over coronavirus fears
BERLIN — Bavarian officials on Monday canceled Oktoberfest festivities for a second year in a row due to concerns over the spread of the...
Insider Q&A: Ex-biodefense chief on stopping the next COVID
<p>WASHINGTON — When COVID-19 hit the U.S. early last year, public health scientist Rick Bright had an up-close view of what worked and what...
UK’s Johnson voices optimism over lockdown easing route
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Monday that there is a “good chance” that social distancing rules in England will be scrapped...
Costa Rica priest sings public health message amid pandemic
<p>SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — A Roman Catholic priest better known for his outreach to the poor is winning new fans with his catchy...
24-hour subway service returning to city that never sleeps
NEW YORK — New York City's subway will begin rolling all night again and capacity restrictions for most types of businesses will end statewide...
Insider Q&A: Ex-biodefense chief on stopping the next COVID
WASHINGTON — When COVID-19 hit the U.S. early last year, public health scientist Rick Bright had an up-close view of what worked and what...
New England states encouraging COVID vaccination
BOSTON — After an initial surge in vaccinations against COVID-19, the number of people receiving the shots in Massachusetts has been declining for nine...