Ashlyn Amelung of Iron County and Dylan Turner of Washington County settle in for watching Space Jam at the Starlite Drive-In in Old Mines on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Amelung, 18 and a Missouri State freshman, recently received her first dose of vaccine, encouraged by her parents to do so. […]
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College students suffering depression due to coronavirus, so counseling centers offer help remotely; here’s how parents can help, too
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The COVID-19 pandemic caused depression and anxiety in people of all ages. For college students, pandemic stress came with a side order of worries about having to move back home, being cut off from peers and classes moving from lecture halls to Zoom. Campuses closed, scattering students […]
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Home remodeling booms during coronavirus pandemic
CLEVELAND, Ohio — As Clevelanders have stayed home during the pandemic, they’ve been thinking more about their living space. Some have seen the need for a home office. Others have wanted to update their kitchens and bathrooms, and some have even had complete first-floor renovations. Basements have been refurbished, too. […]
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Vancouver interior designer, a coronavirus ‘long-hauler,’ reflects on experience
A Year of COVID: EDITOR’S NOTE: David Mucci is an interior designer in Vancouver. In the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mucci struggled to keep his business afloat. He contracted the virus in December and has suffered symptoms for months afterward. The following is an oral history, told […]
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This week: Democrats eye next step after coronavirus relief bill win
Democrats are hunting for their next big legislative agenda item, after President BidenJoe BidenThe Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden to hit road, tout COVID-19 relief law Oregon senator takes center stage in Democratic filibuster debate This week: Democrats eye next step after coronavirus relief bill win […]
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7 Ways Hotels are Changing Because of the Coronavirus | Travel
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, hotels were forced to adapt their policies to keep both guests and employees safe. While some of these new practices – like extending benefits for hotel rewards programs – are short-term solutions to an emergency, several adjustments are part of the hotel industry’s […]
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CDC finds scant spread of coronavirus in schools with precautions in place
The CDC team reviewed data from studies in the United States and abroad and found the experience in schools differed from nursing homes and high-density work sites where rapid spread has occurred. “The preponderance of available evidence from the fall school semester has been reassuring,” wrote three CDC researchers in […]
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Coronavirus Today: Shortages and second-shot anxiety
Good evening. I’m Amina Khan, and it’s Friday, Jan. 29. Here’s the latest on what’s happening with the coronavirus, plus ways to spend your weekend and a look at some of the week’s best stories. Newsletter Get our free Coronavirus Today newsletter Sign up for the latest news, best stories […]
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Lebanon’s coronavirus lockdown stokes hunger, fear among desperate families
Shadia has run out of rice for her family of nine. The Syrian mother had hoped the 5 kilos she bought last week would be enough to feed them for the duration of the draconian national lockdown that Lebanon imposed Jan. 14 in response to surging coronavirus case numbers. More […]
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The Day – CDC finds little spread of coronavirus in schools that take proper precautions
WASHINGTON — Schools operating in person have seen scant transmission of the coronavirus, particularly when masks and distancing are employed, but some indoor athletics have led to infections and should be curtailed if schools want to operate safely, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded in papers […]
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U.S. coronavirus death toll reaches nearly 400,000: The invisible victims of covid-19
In a Connecticut hospital room, a woman less than 48 hours from death posted on Facebook: “It is now just a matter of trying to keep me comfortable till I pass.” A few days before Christmas, less than a week before he died at home, a California man texted his […]
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Black market for illegal coronavirus vaccines thrives with Chinese workers in the Philippines
No coronavirus vaccine has been approved for general use in the Philippines, nor is one expected to arrive, officially, until at least February. It is illegal to import unauthorized pharmaceuticals. But soaring demand among Chinese workers, many of them employed in the Philippines’ lucrative online casinos catering to gamblers in […]
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Chattanooga food providers, bars, continue to adapt to coronavirus pandemic
Generally speaking, restaurateurs want you to come to their place, stay awhile, eat a nice meal, enjoy a cocktail or three and spend a little money. It’s how they make their living and what they enjoy. Creating a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu that you can take home and serve […]
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How to look after your mental health during coronavirus lockdown
Self isolation. Solitary confinement. Time alone. However you choose to phrase it, the prospect of being shut off from the rest of the world is alarming. And as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, lockdown is now the new normal – not just for the UK – but for many people around the world. The latest national lockdown […]
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Ramona businesses devise new strategies to adapt in coronavirus era
With a frustrating 2020 behind them, many of Ramona’s local businesses are finding ways to move forward in the new year. After months of struggling with COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions as well as a faltering economy, some business owners have come up with new strategies and increased options for their […]
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CES 2021 Day 1: Rolling phones, giant TVs and tech for the coronavirus era
TCL’s printed OLED scrolling display. TCL This story is part of CES, where our editors will bring you the latest news and the hottest gadgets of the entirely virtual CES 2021. It’s Day 1 of the weirdest CES ever. Instead of hundreds of thousands flocking to Las Vegas to see […]
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Where Can I Buy Paint Online During Coronavirus Lockdown?
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown and self-isolation continues at home, a lot of us are looking to update our space as we embark on some painting and decorating projects. On Monday 4th January, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a third national lockdown in England to help curb the spread of […]
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100 Best Companies Of 2020: Agility Amid Coronavirus Crisis Saw At-Home Plays, Biotechs Excel
A pandemic is arguably the ultimate black swan event. In a stroke, the Covid-19 crisis managed to be a game changer across nations and industries alike. X But while a brief bear market took hold, a strong economic rebound also took hold as America reacted to the issue at hand. […]
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France confirms first case on its soil of British coronavirus variant
France has confirmed the first case of a new coronavirus variant that recently emerged in Britain, its health ministry said. The new strain of the virus, which experts fear is more contagious, has prompted more than 50 countries to impose travel restrictions on the UK. The first French case – […]
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Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem on Thursday ushered in Christmas Eve with a stream of joyous marching bands and the triumphant arrival of the top Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land, but few people were there to greet them as the coronavirus pandemic and a strict lockdown dampened celebrations […]