ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s health minister says the rate of the spread of COVID-19 infections in the country has slowed, despite the 16th consecutive day of more than 50,000 cases. Fahrettin Koca says Turkey will soon start administering Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine, in addition to the vaccines developed by China’s […]
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German carmakers fear output snags from virus border checks
William Wilkes and Peter Laca, Bloomberg Published 11:08 a.m. ET Feb. 15, 2021 | Updated 11:36 a.m. ET Feb. 15, 2021 Travel restrictions at Germany’s border with the Czech Republic risk severing automotive supply lines that could spark a wave of production stoppages, according to Germany’s VDA automaker association. From […]
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Germany tightens border checks to keep out virus variants
Bavarian governor Markus Soeder, speaking at Schirnding on the Czech border, said that “not taking the (virus) mutations seriously would mean significant consequences.” Soeder, whose state contains half the German-Czech border and the entire German-Austrian border, noted that districts on the Czech border have particularly high infection rates. “On top […]
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South Africa virus variant found in S. Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the United States for the first time. South Carolina officials say two such cases have been diagnosed in the state. The two cases don’t appear to be connected, nor do the people have a history […]
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VIRUS TODAY: Global death toll for COVID-19 surpasses 2M
The global death toll from COVID-19 has topped 2 million By The Associated Press January 15, 2021, 7:04 PM • 3 min read Here’s what’s happening Friday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.: THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY — The global death toll from COVID-19 has topped 2 million. […]
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Defiance of virus dining bans grows as restaurants flounder
FILE – In this July 2, 2020, file photo, service Industry workers and supporters hold protest signs in front of Allegheny County offices in Pittsburgh. As coronavirus deaths soar, a growing number of restaurants in states across the country are reopening in defiance of strict COVID-19 rules that have shut […]
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Calif. gov warns of virus surge after holidays
LOS ANGELES — California officials say hospitalizations for COVID-19 have stabilized in parts of the state but still overwhelm hospitals elsewhere, and Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning of a new surge in coronavirus cases following heavy holiday travel in defiance of recommendations to avoid gatherings. ICU units in Southern California […]
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For Metro Detroit Catholics, virus won’t keep them from Christmas Mass
Although the pandemic has shifted worship worldwide, one tradition remains as important as ever for Julie Parthum: attending Christmas Mass. “The calm, the peace, the quiet, starting in almost darkness with just a lot of candlelight,” the Redford Township resident said. “Then you see all the flowers on the altars, […]
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Many turn to real Christmas trees as bright spot amid virus
Josh and Jessica Ferrara shop for Christmas trees with son Jayce, 1 year and Jade, 3 years, at Sunnyview Christmas Tree farm on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 in Salem, Ore. It’s early in the season, but both wholesale tree farmers and small cut-your-own lots are reporting strong demand, with many […]
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The Latest: Indonesia surpasses half a million virus cases
A man wearing a face mask walks past a banner showing precautions against the coronavirus in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. Lee Jin-man AP Indonesia’s confirmed cases of the coronavirus have breached half a million as the government of the world’s fourth most populous nation scrambles to procure […]
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Belgium exempts gift-bearing St Nicholas from virus measures
Raf Casert, Associated Press Published 10:28 a.m. ET Nov. 12, 2020 Buizingen, Belgium – To ensure the merriment of millions of children, the government of Belgium is offering a special exemption from the country’s strict coronavirus measures to beloved St. Nicholas, who always delivers bountiful presents on the morning of […]
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Virus Restrictions Spurr Northborough To Start New Traditions
NORTHBOROUGH, MA — Northborough is making adjustments to its usual holiday traditions to make sure the town can safely celebrate without being exposed to COVID-19. In lieu of Northborough’s Annual Tree Lighting ceremony, the town is channeling its holiday spirit into a decoration competition. This will be the inaugural year […]
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Trump golfs as Biden gears up to battle virus | Letters
President Donald Trump finally got something right about COVID-19: We have turned the corner. Unfortunately it’s the wrong corner; the corner to more illness, to more deaths. But, there is hope. America finally has a leader who actually cares and is doing something about COVID-19. Of course, it’s not Trump, it’s […]
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How to make a DIY air filter to reduce virus exposure | Home & Garden
Tom Meyer, right, president of Hive76, and Inquirer staff writer Tom Avril line up two filters at right angles. Charles Fox/The Philadelphia Inquirer I built one at Hive76, a “maker space” — a member-owned workshop and tinkerer’s paradise, located in a former factory building in Philadelphia. OK, maybe “built” is […]
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New protests loom as Europeans tire of virus restrictions
Smoke billows as clashes broke out during a protest against the government restriction measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Turin, Italy, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Protesters turned out by the hundreds in Italian several cities and towns on Monday to vent anger, sometimes violently, over the latest anti-COVID-19 […]
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Oxford University unveils Covid test that can detect virus in less than five minutes
Oxford University has unveiled a new Covid-19 test that is capable of detecting the virus in less than five minutes through artificial intelligence analysis of throat swabs. Its creators said the technology could be used to provide rapid tests at public venues such as airports. They said the test is […]
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Some European officials use virus as a cover to target Roma
The youngest nephew of Azime Ali Topchu, 48, a Bulgarian Roma woman, peers from behind a curtain in a village on the outskirts of Burgas, Bulgaria, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. Human rights activists and experts say local officials in several countries with significant Roma populations have used the pandemic to […]
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Rolls-Royce to sell shares as virus cuts travel
LONDON — Rolls-Royce Holdings plans to raise 2 billion pounds ($2.6 billion) by selling shares to existing investors after airlines around the world cut flights in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, slashing revenue for the jet-engine maker. The London-based company said Thursday it also plans to raise at least 1 […]
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Italy’s ‘Black Roosters’ fight back as virus hit wine sales
Two days before the coronavirus pandemic shut down Italy for two months, shattering wine exports and sales, the owner of one of its most historic vineyards headed back into the country a worried man. Six months later Francesco Ricasoli and his wine-making team are leading the charge by Italy’s “Black […]
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Italy virus cases increase with more travelers
MILAN — The number of people found positive for coronavirus continued to rise for the sixth straight week in Italy, mostly driven by people returning from holidays as Italy increases its testing capacity. Another 1,616 people tested positive in the last 24 hours, according to Health Ministry statistics released Friday, […]