Tag: Pandemics
Supreme Court leaves CDC eviction moratorium in place
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is leaving a pandemic-inspired nationwide ban on evictions in place, over the votes of four objecting conservative justices.
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Puerto Rico to receive nearly $4B in US pandemic funds
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Monday that Puerto Rico will receive nearly $4 billion in federal education pandemic...
New coronavirus rules enacted for Moscow restaurants
MOSCOW — Restaurants and cafes in Moscow on Monday began requesting that patrons provide proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test as the...
UK virus cases hit highest since Feb 5 amid ‘grab a jab’
LONDON — The U.K. on Saturday recorded its most new coronavirus infections since early February as the National Health Service ran a “grab a...
As virus surges in Uganda, hospitals accused of profiteering
KAMPALA, Uganda — As he struggled to breathe earlier this month, Dr. Nathan Tumubone was tormented by thoughts of hospitalization as a COVID-19 patient....
All Aboard! 1st post-pandemic cruise ship readies to sail
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The first cruise ship to leave a U.S. port since the coronavirus pandemic brought the industry to a 15-month standstill...
Big Pride parade in Paris; Turkish police stop marchers
ROME — Police in riot gear on Saturday blocked streets to try to thwart gay Pride marchers in Istanbul, while thousands turned out joyfully...
Russia mandates vaccinations for some as virus cases surge
MOSCOW — They tried grocery giveaways and lotteries for new cars and apartments. But an ambitious plan of vaccinating 30 million Russians by mid-June...
1st cruise ship to sail from US as industry seeks comeback
MIAMI — The first cruise ship to board passengers at a U.S. port in 15 months is set to sail Saturday from the industry’s...
Merchant ship crews still stuck at sea amid pandemic
Swansea, WALES — More than 15 months into the coronavirus pandemic, tens of thousands of seafarers vital to the global shipping industry remain stranded...