Jun 01 OPEC to increase oil output as global economy recovers By David McHugh, Associated Press Saudi Arabia's energy minister, the de facto leader among member countries, said that there were still "clouds on the horizon" despite recovering demand and the economy rebound in many countries. Continue reading
Jun 01 Japan's vaccine push ahead of Olympics looks to be too late By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press It's sinking in that Japan's scramble to catch up on a frustratingly slow vaccination drive less than two months before the Summer Olympics start may be too little, too late. Continue reading
Jun 01 Businesses shut as Malaysia enters second virus lockdown By Eileen Ng, Associated Press Malls and many businesses in Malaysia shuttered Tuesday as the country began its second nationwide lockdown to tackle a worsening surge of the coronavirus that has put its health care system on the verge of collapse. Continue reading
May 31 Thailand reports record virus cases, Bangkok eases lockdown By Chalida Ekvittayavechnukul, Patrick Quinn, Associated Press Thailand is redoubling efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus in labor camps, factories and markets as the number of new cases surges to record levels. Continue reading
May 28 Travel numbers climb as Americans hit the road for holiday By David Koenig, Associated Press Americans are hitting the road in near-record numbers at the start of the holiday weekend. More than 1.8 million people went through U.S. airports Thursday. Continue reading
May 28 As COVID dissipates in the U.S., cold and flu viruses may return with a vengeance By Helen Branswell, STAT Some experts point to a series of factors that could make for a rough re-entry to the mixed microbes world of cold and flu viruses. Continue reading
May 28 Visiting South Africa, France's Macron pledges vaccine help By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press Macron also pledged that France will help South Africa and other African countries to develop the capacity to produce their own vaccines to fight the pandemic. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Biden marks vaccine progress, thanks troops ahead of holiday By Alexandra Jaffe, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Joe Biden started the Memorial Day weekend by visiting a rock climbing gym in northern Virginia as the state lifted all COVID-19 distancing and capacity restrictions at private businesses and much of the nation pushes toward a greater sense… Continue reading
May 27 The pandemic is leading doctors to rethink unnecessary treatment By Bruce Alpert, Kaiser Health News COVID-19 is opening the door for researchers to address a problem that has vexed the medical community for decades: the overtreatment and unnecessary treatment of patients… Continue reading
May 27 Can people vaccinated against COVID-19 still spread the coronavirus? By Sanjay Mishra, The Conversation The COVID-19 vaccines are a smash success. But that doesn't mean they keep every vaccinated person completely free of the coronavirus. Continue reading