Government Boosts Program to Offer Households Additional Free COVID Tests
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Government Boosts Program to Offer Households Additional Free COVID Tests
Government Boosts Program , to Offer Households Additional , Free COVID Tests.
ABC reports that the government will offer households
an additional four free COVID-19 tests ahead of the
approaching holiday season and a potential rise in cases.
The offer, available at covidtests.gov,
is one of the last remaining ways for people
in the U.S. to obtain free at-home rapid tests.
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Last spring, the end of the public health
emergency also ended insurance companies'
requirement to provide eight tests per month.
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Based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, health officials have anticipated a similar
number of hospitalizations in 2023 as there were last year.
In 2022, hospitalizations peaked
at almost 45,000 per week.
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In September, the government relaunched
its test ordering site, offering
four tests for every household.
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The government has now offered an
additional four tests, bringing the total number
of at-home tests to eight per household.
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness
and Response (ASPR) says that about 14.5 million
households have ordered tests since the site
relaunched, equalling 58 million free tests distributed.
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Health officials have said that the tests are
meant to help people prepare for gatherings,
particularly with those more vulnerable to COVID.
We're going to see families gather
with older loved ones and younger
loved ones and it's important that
they are able to protect their loved
ones from COVID as we head
into the winter months, Dawn O'Connell, Head of ASPR, via ABC.
We're going to see families gather
with older loved ones and younger
loved ones and it's important that
they are able to protect their loved
ones from COVID as we head
into the winter months, Dawn O'Connell, Head of ASPR, via ABC
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Labor Market Remains Strong as, Unemployment Claims , Continue to Fall.
ABC reports that the number of applications for
unemployment in the United States fell sharply
last week, signaling a resilient job market. .
On November 22, the Labor Department
reported that jobless claims had
fallen by 24,000 to reach 209,000.
The week before saw the number
reach 233,000, the highest it
has been since August. .
The latest numbers also show
the four-week moving average
fell by 750 to reach 220,000.
ABC reports that the numbers
remain historically low, signaling
high job security for U.S. workers. .
ABC reports that the numbers
remain historically low, signaling
high job security for U.S. workers. .
For the week ending November 11, the total number
of Americans collecting unemployment benefits was
at 1.84 million, down 22,000 from the week before.
For the week ending November 11, the total number
of Americans collecting unemployment benefits was
at 1.84 million, down 22,000 from the week before.
But job growth remains strong,
the unemployment rate remains
historically low, and businesses
have yet to start reducing their
workforce in a significant way, Rubeela Farooqi, Chief U.S. economist at
High Frequency Economics, via ABC.
But job growth remains strong,
the unemployment rate remains
historically low, and businesses
have yet to start reducing their
workforce in a significant way, Rubeela Farooqi, Chief U.S. economist at
High Frequency Economics, via ABC.
We expect some softening in labor
demand going forward as the effects
of restrictive monetary policy spread
more broadly through the economy, Rubeela Farooqi, Chief U.S. economist at
High Frequency Economics, via ABC.
ABC reports that the combination of a resilient job market
and falling inflation has increased hope that the
Federal Reserve will end its recent rate-hiking campaign. .
ABC reports that the combination of a resilient job market
and falling inflation has increased hope that the
Federal Reserve will end its recent rate-hiking campaign. .
The Fed has raised its benchmark interest rate
eleven times since March of 2022 in an attempt to
slow the economy while also preventing a recession.
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Ukraine Says Dwindling , Supply of Munitions Is, Limiting Military Capabilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
recently told reporters that deliveries of
munitions to Ukraine have "really slowed down.".
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
recently told reporters that deliveries of
munitions to Ukraine have "really slowed down.".
ABC reports that 155 mm artillery shells have
proven to be one of Ukraine's most
important munitions in its war against Russia.
On November 16, Western officials agreed with
estimates that Russia is currently producing
about one million artillery shells every day.
Despite ramping up production, 'The Economist'
predicts that the United States will only produce about
half of the 155 mm shells that Russia produces in 2025. .
Despite ramping up production, 'The Economist'
predicts that the United States will only produce about
half of the 155 mm shells that Russia produces in 2025. .
Despite ramping up production, 'The Economist'
predicts that the United States will only produce about
half of the 155 mm shells that Russia produces in 2025. .
Earlier this week, Germany's defense minister said that the
European Union was on track to fall short on its promise of
providing Ukraine with a million rounds by March of 2024.
Earlier this week, Germany's defense minister said that the
European Union was on track to fall short on its promise of
providing Ukraine with a million rounds by March of 2024.
Reductions in munition supplies to Ukraine
would reportedly limit the country's
ability to mount offensive operations. .
Reductions in munition supplies to Ukraine
would reportedly limit the country's
ability to mount offensive operations. .
ABC reports that the war in Gaza has further put
pressure on U.S. arms makers, who diverted
some artillery shells intended for Ukraine to Israel. .
ABC reports that the war in Gaza has further put
pressure on U.S. arms makers, who diverted
some artillery shells intended for Ukraine to Israel. .
As the conflict in Ukraine has dragged on, the
U.S. has called upon other allies, like South Korea,
to step up and increase support.
The warning from Zelensky comes
amid ongoing debate in Congress over
continued funding for the conflict in Ukraine.
The warning from Zelensky comes
amid ongoing debate in Congress over
continued funding for the conflict in Ukraine.
ABC reports that Ukrainian officials have repeatedly
warned that their military's ability to fire artillery
shells has consistently been lower than Russia's
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UAW Ratifies Deal , With General Motors.
On November 17, General Motors became the first of
the Big 3 automakers in the United States to end a
weeks-long labor dispute with the United Auto Workers. .
On November 17, General Motors became the first of
the Big 3 automakers in the United States to end a
weeks-long labor dispute with the United Auto Workers. .
ABC reports that the agreement ends part of a
strike involving tens of thousands of autoworkers.
The union voted to ratify the contract
by a narrow margin of 55% to 45%. .
While top union officials have
called the contract historic, a sizable minority
of GM employees rejected the agreement. .
Shortly after the union reached
a deal with GM, employees at Stellantis
also voted to approve new labor contracts.
ABC reports that another tentative deal at Ford
appears to be headed toward approval.
The new contracts reportedly include a record 25%
raise spread across four years, in addition to pension
improvements and the right to protest plant closures.
The deals have been praised by President Joe Biden,
who said he hoped the new contracts will inspire a wave
of unionization across the automobile industry.
The deals have been praised by President Joe Biden,
who said he hoped the new contracts will inspire a wave
of unionization across the automobile industry.
I'm a little selfish.
I want this type
of agreement for
all auto workers, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via ABC.
I'm a little selfish.
I want this type
of agreement for
all auto workers, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via ABC.
UAW President Shawn Fain called the new
labor contracts a victory not only for autoworkers
but also for the working class as a whole. .
UAW President Shawn Fain called the new
labor contracts a victory not only for autoworkers
but also for the working class as a whole.
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Jimmy Kimmel , to Host Oscars Again.
Jimmy Kimmel , to Host Oscars Again.
Kimmel will host the Academy Awards for the
second consecutive year, Deadline reports.
Kimmel will host the Academy Awards for the
second consecutive year, Deadline reports.
The gig will serve as the fourth time Kimmel has
assumed hosting duties for the awards show. .
The gig will serve as the fourth time Kimmel has
assumed hosting duties for the awards show. .
He hosted in 2017 and 2018 as well.
He hosted in 2017 and 2018 as well.
The show had no host in 2019, 2020
and 2021 because of the pandemic.
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' was recently affected by
the WGA strike but returned to air last month.
When his show returned on Oct. 2, it
posted record-high season opener ratings.
In fact, the show hadn't had better season
opener ratings in six years, Deadline reports. .
The 96th Academy Awards will take place
at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
The ceremony will air March 10 on ABC
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UK Detects , First Human Case , of New Swine Flu.
'Forbes' reports that the United Kingdom
has detected this year's first human case
of H1N2, otherwise known as swine flu. .
'Forbes' reports that the United Kingdom
has detected this year's first human case
of H1N2, otherwise known as swine flu. .
According to an alert issued by the U.K.,
the patient experienced mild symptoms
and has now fully recovered. .
However, health experts and officials remain on alert
ahead of another potential swine flu pandemic.
Since 2005, there have been 50 human
cases of A(H1N2)v detected globally. .
Since 2005, there have been 50 human
cases of A(H1N2)v detected globally. .
'Forbes' reports that the particular strain
detected in the U.K. is not genetically related
to strains previously detected in human patients.
We know that some diseases of animals
can be transferred to humans—which
is why high standards of animal health,
welfare, and biosecurity are so important, Christine Middlemiss, Chief veterinary officer of the U.K., via 'Forbes'.
We know that some diseases of animals
can be transferred to humans—which
is why high standards of animal health,
welfare, and biosecurity are so important, Christine Middlemiss, Chief veterinary officer of the U.K., via 'Forbes'.
According to the World Health Organization
(WHO), A(H1) influenza viruses are common
among pigs across most regions of the world. .
When these viruses make the leap to humans,
they are known as variant influenza viruses,
the most common of which are H1N1, H1N2 and H3N2.
In 2009, an H1N1 outbreak that began
in the United States quickly spread around
the world, killing at least 150,000 people globally.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
the outbreak included nearly 70 million cases,
274,000 hospitalizations and 12,500 deaths in the U.S. .
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
the outbreak included nearly 70 million cases,
274,000 hospitalizations and 12,500 deaths in the U.S.
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CDC Report Shows That , 13.9% of US Adults , Have Received an Updated COVID Vaccine.
ABC reports that as of November 13, approximately
36 million adults in the United States have
received an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
According to new data from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, about 3.5 million
children have also received an updated shot. .
Compared to 2022, that figure is roughly equal
to the number of Americans who received
a bivalent booster by this time of the year. .
ABC points out that the numbers mean that only
13.9% of adults in the U.S. have been vaccinated.
In September, a poll conducted by the KFF COVID-19
Vaccine Monitor suggested that nearly twice as
many adults said they planned to get the vaccine.
According to that poll, 23% of adults said they were
"definitely" planning on getting the updated booster,
while another 23% said they would "probably" get one.
The latest vaccine targets variants
currently in circulation, which are an offshoot
of the Omicron variant known as XBB.
Both Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna have formulations
intended for people six months and older,
while Novavax offers a dose for those over the age of 12.
Both Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna have formulations
intended for people six months and older,
while Novavax offers a dose for those over the age of 12.
According to public health experts, people should
receive respiratory virus vaccines by the end of
October, but it's never too late. .
This year's numbers, aligning more
closely with pre-COVID patterns, indicate
a reestablishment of typical 'cold and flu'
season dynamics. However, we still have
to see how the rest of the respiratory
virus season plays out to know for sure, Dr. John Brownstein, epidemiologist and chief
innovation officer at Boston Children's Hospital, via ABC
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CDC Warns Winter, Heralds Coming Rise in, COVID-19 Cases.
'Newsweek' reports that the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) has released a COVID-19 map
showing where new cases and hospitalizations are rising. .
'Newsweek' reports that the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) has released a COVID-19 map
showing where new cases and hospitalizations are rising. .
Overall, the data showed that hospitalizations
and deaths had both declined in the week
of October 29 to November 4. .
Previously, health officials had warned that winter months
could bring a possible rise in new cases, coinciding
with what the CDC refers to as respiratory season. .
Fall and winter are a time
when viruses that cause
respiratory disease usually circulate
more heavily in the community. , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
September statement, via 'Newsweek'.
Before COVID-19, two viruses,
flu and RSV, were the main causes
of severe respiratory disease during
this time of year. Although some
people have mild symptoms when
they catch flu or RSV, others get
sick enough to be hospitalized, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
September statement, via 'Newsweek'.
Before COVID-19, two viruses,
flu and RSV, were the main causes
of severe respiratory disease during
this time of year. Although some
people have mild symptoms when
they catch flu or RSV, others get
sick enough to be hospitalized, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
September statement, via 'Newsweek'.
According to the most recent CDC map, Nebraska
saw the biggest increase in hospitalizations with
a 57.3% rise compared to the week before.
Texas, New Mexico and Kansas all saw an increase
of 20% or greater over the same period of time. .
Texas, New Mexico and Kansas all saw an increase
of 20% or greater over the same period of time. .
'Newsweek' reports that the CDC map classifies
different regions of the country by number.
The latest data suggests that Region 9,
which includes California, Arizona and Nevada,
has seen the greatest increase in the nation. .
CDC expects this year will be
similar to last year in terms of the
total number of hospitalizations
from COVID-19, RSV, and flu, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
September statement, via 'Newsweek'.
As with last year, the total
number of hospitalizations
this year is expected to be higher
than what we as a nation experienced
prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
September statement, via 'Newsweek'
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According to the Independent, the U.S. has restarted its free Covid test program and U.S. households can now order four free Covid-19 tests from the government. Veuer’s Chloe Hurst has the story!
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