Feb 10 WHO expert group recommends use of AstraZeneca vaccine By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Independent experts advising the World Health Organization have recommended the use of AstraZeneca’s vaccine to fight COVID-19 even in countries that have turned up worrying coronavirus variants in their populations. Continue reading
Feb 09 Jill Biden pushes free access to community college, training By Darlene Superville, Associated Press A longtime community college professor and advocate, the first lady said people struggling to get by during the coronavirus-induced economic slump need access to these schools. Continue reading
Feb 03 Why U.S. hiring could rebound faster than expected By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass in the United States, perhaps around midyear, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster. Continue reading
Feb 03 UN-backed program seeks rollout of 100 million coronavirus vaccine doses in Q1 By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press A U.N.-backed program to deploy COVID-19 vaccines to the neediest people worldwide has announced plans for an initial distribution of some 100 million doses by the end of March. Continue reading
Jan 22 Fauci says lack of candor on virus likely cost lives By Associated Press Dr. Anthony Fauci says a lack of candor and facts about the coronavirus pandemic under President Donald Trump “very likely” cost lives because it delayed getting sound scientific advice to the country. Continue reading
Jan 22 Amid cancellation talk, Tokyo Olympics ‘focused on hosting’ By Stephen Wade, Associated Press IOC President Thomas Bach and local organizers are pushing back against reports that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be canceled. Continue reading
Jan 08 Biden to speed release of coronavirus vaccines By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden will be taking a new direction to speed release of coronavirus vaccines when he assumes office Jan. 20. Continue reading
Dec 30 Canada to require negative COVID-19 test for people entering country By Rob Gillies, Associated Press The Canadian government says that passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days before they arrive in the country. Continue reading
Dec 23 Pfizer to supply U.S. with additional 100 million vaccines doses By Jonathan Lemire, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Pfizer and BioNTech will deliver at least 70 million additional doses by June 30, with the remaining 30 million to be delivered no later than July 31. Continue reading
Dec 05 Overtaxed Idaho health facilities on brink of rationing care By Keith Ridler, Associated Press “I’ve had patients crying in the car because they think they’re going to die,” Thomas said last week, resting against a desk between patients. “There are some people that it’s just a mild cold, and there are some people in… Continue reading