Omicron needs to be taken seriously before it's too late, expert warns
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Omicron needs to be taken seriously before it's too late, expert warns
Epidemiologist Professor Danny Altmann says many people have become blase about the Covid pandemic and urges the public and government to return to the level of seriousness as earlier in the crisis "before it's too late".
Report by Alibhaiz.
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According to the Union Health ministry's data, India added 2,364 Covid cases and 10 Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours.
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Biden Admin Opens
Up Another Round , of Free At-Home COVID Tests , Delivered by USPS.
The White House announced the new round of available tests on May 17.
The Biden administration has made up to 16 free at-home COVID tests available to American households.
The Biden administration has made up to 16 free at-home COVID tests available to American households.
Providing the tests makes good on one of President Joe Biden's pledges during the initial Omicron wave in the U.S.
The tests have been approved by the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
and deliver results in 15 minutes.
The process of ordering
them has been simplified,
and the tests arrive in
the mail via USPS.
To date, nearly 350 million of the at-home COVID tests have been ordered and delivered.
COVID cases have
risen dramatically in recent weeks.
On May 16, more than 95,000 new cases of COVID were reported in the U.S.
COVID hospitalizations have also risen by
26 percent in the past two weeks.
The tests have become an important resource in early detection of the virus.
Going to a large gathering? , Dr. Ashish K. Jha, White House COVID Response Coordinator, via 'The New York Times'.
Use rapid tests to not be the person who brings COVID to
the party, Dr. Ashish K. Jha, White House COVID Response Coordinator, via 'The New York Times'.
Visiting a vulnerable relative? , Dr. Ashish K. Jha, White House COVID Response Coordinator, via 'The New York Times'.
Use rapids tests to keep
them safe, Dr. Ashish K. Jha, White House COVID Response Coordinator, via 'The New York Times'.
Those who wish to order the at-home tests should visit covidtests.gov
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According to the Union Health ministry's data, India added 1,829 Covid cases and 33 Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours.
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Increased Number of COVID-19 Deaths , Among Vaccinated Americans.
CNN reports as COVID-19 vaccines became available, there has been a stark divide in
deaths between those who received a
vaccine and those who did not. .
But experts say as vaccine
protection has diminished, .
more transmissible variants have made coronavirus deaths closer to an even split.
In recent months, breakthrough
infections have heightened risks
for vulnerable populations.
According to federal data, less than 25% of deaths occurred in vaccinated citizens during the peak of the Delta Variant.
Comparatively, vaccinated Americans accounted for over 40% of deaths at the height of Omicron.
Experts say those who have only received the first series of coronavirus vaccines may be three times more likely to die.
Almost no one in this country should be dying from Covid. , Dr. Robert Califf, commissioner US FDA, via CNN.
What we really should be worried about is getting the boosters that we need to stay up to date so with the new variants that we have... , Dr. Robert Califf, commissioner US FDA, via CNN.
...we don’t have unnecessary deaths
and hospitalizations. , Dr. Robert Califf, commissioner US FDA, via CNN
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US Economy Shrunk , in the First Quarter of 2022.
The U.S. Commerce Department
released its findings on April 28.
According to the report, gross domestic product (GDP) in the U.S. fell by 1.4 percent during the first quarter.
When the percentage is adjusted for inflation,
GDP fell by less than half a percent.
By contrast, GDP during the first quarter of 2021 in the U.S. grew by 1.7 percent.
According to 'The New York Times,' international trade and inventories contributed the most to contraction.
Decreased spending by the U.S. government is also thought to have played a role.
Despite the numbers, consumer demand continues to grow.
This is reflected by a 0.7 percent increase in consumer spending for the first quarter.
Spending increased despite the onset
of the Omicron COVID variant.
Consumer spending is the aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean — it just keeps plowing ahead, Jay Bryson, Chief Economist for Wells Fargo,
via 'The New York Times'.
U.S. exports decreased due to strains on international economies.
The moral of the story is that the Omicron wave, the war in Ukraine and new lockdowns in China were more costly for growth abroad than they were at home, Diane Swonk, Chief Economist For Grant Thornton, via 'The New York Times'.
Despite the dismal report, underlying growth actually increased from the first quarter of 2021.
Domestic spending was remarkably resilient. It
actually accelerated, Diane Swonk, Chief Economist For Grant Thornton, via 'The New York Times'
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Stocks Continue to Slip , on Wall Street, , Edging Closer to Bear Market.
On May 19, Wall Street saw stocks fall
in early morning trading, worsening
a slump experienced by major indexes.
On May 19, Wall Street saw stocks fall
in early morning trading, worsening
a slump experienced by major indexes.
ABC News reports that the drop
comes as record-high inflation
continues to weigh down the economy.
ABC News reports that the drop
comes as record-high inflation
continues to weigh down the economy.
The S&P 500 fell 0.4%
and is down almost 19% from
a record high set earlier this year.
The S&P 500 fell 0.4%
and is down almost 19% from
a record high set earlier this year.
ABC News reports that this is just
one point shy of the 20% drop
that defines a bear market.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average
dropped 0.9%, losing 279 points.
Target lost an additional 3.6%
just one day after losing a quarter
of its value due to a weak profit report. .
Investors have reportedly been spooked by rising
interest rates, record inflation, Russia's war in Ukraine
and strict COVID lockdowns halting China's economy.
Investors have reportedly been spooked by rising
interest rates, record inflation, Russia's war in Ukraine
and strict COVID lockdowns halting China's economy.
These fears have caused stocks
in everything from major tech companies
to traditional automakers to plummet.
These fears have caused stocks
in everything from major tech companies
to traditional automakers to plummet.
According to ABC, investors have been concerned
that soaring inflation and energy costs will
impact consumers' purchasing power.
The Federal Reserve aggressively raising
interest rates has also led to concerns that
the U.S. central bank could cause a recession.
The Federal Reserve aggressively raising
interest rates has also led to concerns that
the U.S. central bank could cause a recession
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Christine Quinn has an explanation for why she was on a film set 2 days after missing the "Selling Sunset" reunion due to having COVID ... saying she tested.. TMZ.com
The natural population change — the difference between live births and deaths — tanked in 2020 to -2.5, likely due in part to the pandemic which has claimed the lives of over a million people across the EU.
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In September 2020, Dr. Reddy's partnered with Russian Direct Investment Fund to conduct clinical trials of Sputnik V and distribute vaccine in India. DNA
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