Category Archives: Health
Early returns in Moldova point to win by pro-EU reformers
CHISINAU (AP) — A pro-reform party seeking closer ties for Moldova with the European Union appeared to be heading to a clear majority in Sunday’s snap parliamentary elections, according to early results.
The Latest: S. Korea clamps down amid virus spike
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea has reported more than 1,000 coronavirus cases for the sixth straight day as the greater capital area entered stringent social distancing restrictions to slow transmissions.
Historic Warsaw store, seeking rebirth, hit by pandemic
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Jablkowski Brothers Department Store was once a Warsaw landmark that revolutionized shopping and brought goods to a modernizing society in the early 20th century. But unlike Harrods in London and other Western counterparts, th...
South Africa ramps up vaccine drive, too late for this surge
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Some in wheelchairs, others on canes, hundreds of South Africans waited recently on the ramps of an open-air Johannesburg parking garage to get their COVID-19 vaccine shots. Despite the masks, social distancing and blustery weather ...
Review prompted by building collapse closes Miami courthouse
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami-Dade County Courthouse will begin undergoing repairs immediately because of safety concerns found during a review prompted by the deadly collapse of a nearby condominium building, officials said.
For MLB All-Star Game, right/left divide goes beyond field
DENVER (AP) — Debates about right and left at the All-Star Game used to deal with pitchers or perhaps batting orders.
Ontario reports 179 new COVID-19 cases, eight deaths
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 179 new cases of COVID-19 today, along with eight additional virus-related deaths. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 32 of the cases are in Waterloo, 27 are in Grey Bruce and 23 are in Toronto. She says 207,507
The Latest: Largest Navajo Nation casino is set to reopen
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The largest of the Navajo Nation casinos is preparing to reopen for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Indonesia short on oxygen, seeks help as virus cases soar
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Just two months ago, Indonesia was coming to a gasping India’s aid with thousands of tanks of oxygen.
USDA unveils plan to help build small meat processing plants
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The federal government promised Friday to spend $500 million to encourage the construction of smaller meat processing plants located closer to farmers who raise chickens, pigs and cows with the goal of diversifying an industry
