Category Archives: Health
Missouri hospital CEO: Vaccine opponents should ‘Shut up’
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — One Missouri hospital official is telling anyone making disparaging remarks about the COVID-19 vaccine to “Shut up” as state officials ask for federal help dealing with a surge in cases that has some counties urging new
COVID-19 spike in Yukon shows need for full vaccination: Trudeau
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a spike in COVID-19 cases in Yukon is a reminder of the importance of vaccinations and following health protocols. The territory reported 31 new cases since Wednesday, bringing the territory's total active ca...
Proposal would ban mink farming to stem coronavirus mutation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bipartisan proposal in the U.S. House would ban the farming of mink fur in the United States in an effort to stem possible mutations of the coronavirus, something researchers have said can be accelerated when
San Francisco Fed’s Daly: Economy doing better than expected
WASHINGTON (AP) — With interest rates ultra-low even as the U.S. economy swiftly improves, Federal Reserve officials are divided over how quickly they should adjust their policies.
South Africa’s ruling ANC tries to defuse standoff over Zuma
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party has sent some of its top leaders to defuse rising tensions over the pending arrest of former President Jacob Zuma.
Thai virus surge prompts concern over ICUs, vaccine supply
BANGKOK (AP) — Health authorities in Thailand reported over 6,200 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, setting a record for a third straight day, as concerns mounted over shortages of treatment facilities and vaccine supplies.
Quebec reports 69 new COVID-19 cases, three more deaths attributed to virus
MONTREAL — Quebec reported 69 new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus on Friday as infections fell back into double digits after a spike mid-week. Health officials said hospitalizations dropped by three compared ...
Arkansas governor ponders future in GOP turned Trumpian
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Leading a state that went heavily for Donald Trump in the 2020 election and that has enacted some of the most aggressive laws on social issues, Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson in Arkansas has been in
‘A new chapter:’ Merkel aims for UK-Germany relations reset
LONDON (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel made her final visit to Britain on Friday before she steps down later this year, laying out her hope that relations between two of Europe's major powers can be reset following years of
The Latest: White House hosts Dodgers, 1st team since virus
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden praised the ability of sports and athletes to bring a nation together in a time of crisis as he hosted the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Friday.
