Stocks Tumble As Coronavirus Cases Spike Again In U.S. And Europe
4 years, 2 months ago

Stocks Tumble As Coronavirus Cases Spike Again In U.S. And Europe

NPR  

Stocks Tumble As Coronavirus Cases Spike Again In U.S. And Europe Enlarge this image toggle caption Nam Y. Huh/AP Nam Y. Huh/AP Updated at 5 p.m. ET Stocks on Monday posted their worst day since early September amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the United States and Europe and declining optimism about another U.S. pandemic relief bill. "There continue to be wide swaths of the U.S. economy which simply cannot get back to normal in a worsening pandemic, including travel, leisure, entertainment, restaurants and bricks-and-mortar retailing," said David Kelly, chief global strategist at J.P. Morgan Funds. While House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin spoke several times about a bill last week, White House officials say significant differences remain between the two sides.

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Here’s why Covid cases are spiking again and how it could affect you
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Here’s why Covid cases are spiking again and how it could affect you

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The American Hospital Association said that the 18.1 percent test positivity rate for that week …

Still far from normal: Covid-19 cases rising rapidly in 36 countries
2 years, 7 months ago

Still far from normal: Covid-19 cases rising rapidly in 36 countries

India Today  

Even as world leaders debated Covid-19 related issues at a virtual summit on Thursday, May 12, the pandemic has not shown any signs of disappearing from our lives. The latest data shows: New cases are still rising in 89 countries, including the US, weekly trends show. The latest weekly situation report of the WHO said during the week through May …

It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US
2 years, 8 months ago

It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US

Associated Press  

Yet again, the U.S. is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline. “We don’t know how high that mountain’s gonna grow,” said Dr. Stuart Campbell Ray, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins University. Some states, such as Rhode Island and New Hampshire, saw the average of …

It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in the U.S.
2 years, 8 months ago

It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in the U.S.

LA Times  

A sign advises visitors to don face coverings at a hospital in Aurora, Colo. COVID-19 cases are rising again in the United States, with numbers up in most states and up steeply in several. “We don’t know how high that mountain’s going to grow,” said Dr. Stuart Campbell Ray, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Eric Topol, …

Coronavirus is no longer a top issue for Americans. That’s good news for Republicans
2 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus is no longer a top issue for Americans. That’s good news for Republicans

CNN  

CNN — This week was more of a normal week for news – something we haven’t had in a long time. The fact that the coronavirus pandemic, now in its third year, is no longer a top news story is where we begin this week’s statistical journey. Americans may be losing interest in Russian invasion of Ukraine Unlike the coronavirus …

The Omicron subvariant BA.2 is on the rise. We need to take it seriously, experts say
2 years, 9 months ago

The Omicron subvariant BA.2 is on the rise. We need to take it seriously, experts say

LA Times  

Nurse Luis Garcia mixes up doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids at Helen Keller Elementary School in Lynwood on March 16. There are increasing signs that the Omicron subvariant BA.2 is on the rise, even as the daily reported number of coronavirus cases continues to fall across California. L.A. County has also reported its overall weekly coronavirus cases …

WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week, deaths fall
2 years, 9 months ago

WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week, deaths fall

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The number of new coronavirus cases globally increased by 7% in the last week, driven largely by rising infections in the Western Pacific, even as reported deaths from COVID-19 fell, the World Health Organization said. Confirmed cases of the virus had been falling steadily worldwide since January but rose again last week, due to the more infectious omicron …

WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week, deaths fall
2 years, 9 months ago

WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week, deaths fall

LA Times  

Community workers watch a masked resident twirl a dragon-shaped ribbon near a coronavirus testing site in Beijing. The number of new coronavirus cases globally increased by 7% in the last week, driven largely by rising infections in the Western Pacific, even as reported deaths from COVID-19 fell, the World Health Organization said. Confirmed infections had been falling steadily worldwide since …

News Analysis: COVID-19 surge abroad, high-profile cases serve as reminder to Biden: Pandemic isn’t over
2 years, 9 months ago

News Analysis: COVID-19 surge abroad, high-profile cases serve as reminder to Biden: Pandemic isn’t over

LA Times  

President Biden is anxious to signal that the U.S. has turned a corner on the pandemic, but infections are rising in Europe in an ominous sign. In Europe, cases are also on the rise, an ominous sign that yet another surge in infections might be around the corner in the U.S. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain on Thursday …

Coronavirus cases are rising in Europe. Is it a warning for California?
2 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus cases are rising in Europe. Is it a warning for California?

LA Times  

There has been a recent rise in coronavirus cases in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe that are in contrast to the continued declines in California and the U.S. Andy Slavitt, a former senior adviser to President Biden’s pandemic response team, noted Monday that based on trends in Europe, the U.S. could see a new rise in coronavirus cases …

Coronavirus Today: Welcome to a new era
2 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus Today: Welcome to a new era

LA Times  

I’m Karen Kaplan, and it’s Friday, March 4. And we’re not the only Southern California county with a “low” coronavirus community level. “Today, I’m happier.” Madison Howell enjoys some celery juice outside Kreation Organic Juicery in Larchmont Village on Friday. “Hopefully these data will reinforce the need for decision makers to act before it is too late.” California’s vaccination progress …

US prepares for next phase of Covid, companies return to normal operations | TOP POINTS
2 years, 10 months ago

US prepares for next phase of Covid, companies return to normal operations | TOP POINTS

India Today  

The number of new coronavirus cases globally fell by 19 per cent in the last week while the number of deaths remained stable, according to the World Health Organisation. The UN health agency said late on Tuesday in its weekly report on the pandemic that just over 16 million new Covid-19 infections and about 75,000 deaths were reported worldwide last …

WHO counts 18 million Covid-19 cases last week as Omicron spread slows
2 years, 11 months ago

WHO counts 18 million Covid-19 cases last week as Omicron spread slows

India Today  

The number of new coronavirus cases globally rose by 20 per cent last week to more than 18 million, marking a slowdown in the surge caused by the Omicron variant's spread, according to the World Health Organization. In its weekly report on the pandemic, the UN health agency said the number of new Covid-19 infections increased in every world region …

US 'exhausted'; France, Germany break case records as Covid threat persists across nations | Top developments
2 years, 11 months ago

US 'exhausted'; France, Germany break case records as Covid threat persists across nations | Top developments

India Today  

As Covid, driven by the Omicron variant of coronavirus, continues to ravage nations across the world, US President Joe Biden on Wednesday acknowledged that the pandemic has left Americans exhausted and demoralised. In a major move, Britain, which was dealing with a severe coronavirus wave, has decided to lift all the additional restrictions imposed to contain the spread of the …

COVID leaves lasting scars as Biden marks first year in office
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID leaves lasting scars as Biden marks first year in office

Al Jazeera  

Victims’ families say they are still grappling with deep pain as US President Joe Biden vows to keep fighting the coronavirus. “For many of us, it’s been too much to bear,” Biden said during a news conference at the White House on the eve of his presidency’s official one-year mark on Thursday. “We’re in a very different place now, though; …

US reports 1.35 million Covid cases in one day, breaks global records
2 years, 11 months ago

US reports 1.35 million Covid cases in one day, breaks global records

India TV News  

Highlights 1.35 million new coronavirus infections were reported in the US in a day. The United States reported 1.35 million new coronavirus infections on Monday, shattering global records of single-day case tallies. The record in new cases came the same day as the nation saw the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients also hit an all-time high, having doubled in three …

Latest COVID updates: UK daily cases hit 200,000
3 years ago

Latest COVID updates: UK daily cases hit 200,000

Al Jazeera  

COVID news from January 4: The UK reports 218,724 cases as hospitals come under pressure due to staff shortages. “And therefore, each and every time that we have a little bit memory and we’re boosting, we’re not establishing memory that can be triggered upon exposure.” 4 Jan 2022 - 20:10 GMT Biden pledges to improve testing capacity as US cases …

US coronavirus: The country just hit a record average of daily new Covid-19 cases
3 years ago

US coronavirus: The country just hit a record average of daily new Covid-19 cases

CNN  

CNN — The US hit a seven-day average of 265,427 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, blowing past the country’s previous record of about 252,000 daily cases, reported nearly a year ago on January 11. “I would urge people to wear a higher quality mask any time they’re in a place with lots of people and they’re going to be indoors …

Omicron spreading ‘significantly faster’ than Delta – WHO: Live
3 years ago

Omicron spreading ‘significantly faster’ than Delta – WHO: Live

Al Jazeera  

WHO chief warns of reinfection from COVID as US health authorities say Omicron variant now accounts for 73.2 percent of new cases. 20 Dec 2021 - 23:37 GMT Omicron now dominant Covid-19 variety in US: health authorities The fast-spreading Omicron variant is now the main coronavirus strain in the United States, accounting for 73.2 percent of new cases over the …

Covid US latest: Biden warns of ‘winter of death’ with Omicron ‘here now and spreading’
3 years ago

Covid US latest: Biden warns of ‘winter of death’ with Omicron ‘here now and spreading’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Biden issued a …

US coronavirus: The US is averaging more than 100,000 new Covid-19 cases a day, the highest level in two months
3 years, 1 month ago

US coronavirus: The US is averaging more than 100,000 new Covid-19 cases a day, the highest level in two months

CNN  

CNN — For the first time in two months, the US is averaging more than 100,000 new Covid-19 cases each day, shortly after millions of Americans traveled for the Thanksgiving holiday. The vast majority of new cases in the US continue to be from the Delta variant, but US health officials have detected the new Omicron coronavirus variant in at …

New coronavirus cases top 16,000 for the second day in a row
3 years, 1 month ago

New coronavirus cases top 16,000 for the second day in a row

Dutch News  

A total of 16,287 new coronavirus cases were reported to national health institute RIVM in the 24 hours to Friday morning, down slightly on Thursday’s figure but still higher than the average daily total over the past week. Almost 18% of people tested in a regional health board testing centre are positive for coronavirus, and the infection rate is now …

New coronavirus cases top 16,000 for the second day in a row
3 years, 1 month ago

New coronavirus cases top 16,000 for the second day in a row

Dutch News  

A total of 16,287 new coronavirus cases were reported to national health institute RIVM in the 24 hours to Friday morning, down slightly on Thursday’s figure but still higher than the average daily total over the past week. Almost 18% of people tested in a regional health board testing centre are positive for coronavirus, and the infection rate is now …

Covid-19 cases seem stuck, and experts say there could be winter surges
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 cases seem stuck, and experts say there could be winter surges

CNN  

CNN — The coronavirus numbers don’t look so good this week. “And people are not willing to get them.” False sense of security Mokdad said states such as Florida have a false sense of security. “We are losing our credibility as scientists unless you say it – we need three doses to be protected.” The US Food and Drug Administration …

WHO Says Number of New Covid Cases Fell Last Week; Global Declining Trend Continues
3 years, 3 months ago

WHO Says Number of New Covid Cases Fell Last Week; Global Declining Trend Continues

News 18  

The World Health Organization says the number of newly reported coronavirus cases fell in the last week, continuing a declining global trend that first began in August. In its latest assessment of the pandemic, the U.N. health agency reported Tuesday that there were 3.1 million new COVID-19 cases, a 9% fall, and about 54,000 deaths in the last week, roughly …

The drop stops: coronavirus infections on the rise again
3 years, 4 months ago

The drop stops: coronavirus infections on the rise again

Dutch News  

Daily coronavirus infections rose between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the latest RIVM public health institute figures. In the past few weeks, since mid-July, corona infections fell on average, week on week, but this trend appears to have stopped. The number of people in hospital in the Netherlands remained stable at just over 680, while seven people died in the …

The drop stops: coronavirus infections on the rise again
3 years, 4 months ago

The drop stops: coronavirus infections on the rise again

Dutch News  

Daily coronavirus infections rose between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the latest RIVM public health institute figures. In the past few weeks, since mid-July, corona infections fell on average, week on week, but this trend appears to have stopped. The number of people in hospital in the Netherlands remained stable at just over 680, while seven people died in the …

Coronarvirus cases increase for second day in a row
3 years, 5 months ago

Coronarvirus cases increase for second day in a row

Daily Mail  

Coronavirus cases have increased for the second day in a row with Department of Health bosses today reporting a further 28,612 infections, a 9.6 per cent on last Saturday's figure of 26,144. Office for National Statistics data released today shows the number of people infected with the virus fell from 856,200 to 722,300 in the week ending July 31 SAGE …

WHO: 4 million new coronavirus cases reported globally
3 years, 5 months ago

WHO: 4 million new coronavirus cases reported globally

India TV News  

There were more than 4 million new COVID-19 cases reported globally in the last week, driven mostly by spikes in the Middle East and Asia. In the last week, the highest numbers of coronavirus cases were reported by the U.S., India, Indonesia, Brazil and Iran. After nearly a month of rising cases, WHO said the European region reported a 9% …

Coronavirus cases down 55% in a week, patient numbers still rising
3 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus cases down 55% in a week, patient numbers still rising

Dutch News  

New coronavirus infections are continuing to decline rapidly, but more patients are being admitted to hospital, according to the latest RIVM figures. The public health agency reported 3,914 cases in the 24 hours to Monday morning, a 55% drop since last Monday when there were 8,874 positive tests. In the last week an average of 76 people a day have …

Coronavirus cases down 55% in a week, patient numbers still rising
3 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus cases down 55% in a week, patient numbers still rising

Dutch News  

New coronavirus infections are continuing to decline rapidly, but more patients are being admitted to hospital, according to the latest RIVM figures. The public health agency reported 3,914 cases in the 24 hours to Monday morning, a 55% drop since last Monday when there were 8,874 positive tests. In the last week an average of 76 people a day have …

The Latest: SKorea sees biggest daily virus jump in 6 months
3 years, 6 months ago

The Latest: SKorea sees biggest daily virus jump in 6 months

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea has reported 826 new cases of the coronavirus, its biggest daily jump in about six months, as fears grow about another huge wave of the virus in the greater capital area. ___ MORE ON THE PANDEMIC — Britain registers nearly 28,000 daily cases, highest since January — Turkey lifts most pandemic restrictions as new …

New coronavirus cases in U.S. plummet to lowest level since June
3 years, 7 months ago

New coronavirus cases in U.S. plummet to lowest level since June

LA Times  

New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus. Hugs and unmasked crowds returned to the White House, a Mardi Gras-style parade marched through Alabama’s port city of Mobile, and even states that have …

Corona patient numbers down by nearly 150, cases drop 25% in a week
3 years, 7 months ago

Corona patient numbers down by nearly 150, cases drop 25% in a week

Dutch News  

The number of coronavirus patients in hospital fell by 147 in the last 24 hours, the biggest drop recorded since January 1, according to latest figures from the public health agency RIVM. The percentage of positive tests in the last seven days fell to 11.8%, down by 0.4 percentage points since Tuesday, having peaked at 12.8% four days ago. The …

Corona patient numbers down by nearly 150, cases drop 25% in a week
3 years, 7 months ago

Corona patient numbers down by nearly 150, cases drop 25% in a week

Dutch News  

The number of coronavirus patients in hospital fell by 147 in the last 24 hours, the biggest drop recorded since January 1, according to latest figures from the public health agency RIVM. The percentage of positive tests in the last seven days fell to 11.8%, down by 0.4 percentage points since Tuesday, having peaked at 12.8% four days ago. The …

Infection rates have dropped enough to allow coronavirus rule relaxation: minister
3 years, 7 months ago

Infection rates have dropped enough to allow coronavirus rule relaxation: minister

Dutch News  

Bars and cafes will be open for longer hours from Wednesday, gyms can reopen again and sex workers can ply their trade, now the government has decided it is responsible to further relax the coronavirus regulations. The changes had been penciled in with the proviso that infection rates had come down sufficiently and this is now the case, health minister …

US is getting better and better news on the coronavirus
3 years, 7 months ago

US is getting better and better news on the coronavirus

CNN  

CNN — Poll of the week: A new Axios/Ipsos poll finds that 67% of American adults have either gotten a Covid-19 vaccine or will get it as soon as possible. Every day from April 14 through May 9 had fewer people receiving a first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine than seven days previous, according to data from the US Centers …

California’s COVID-19 ‘honeymoon’ has been glorious. But it could end soon
3 years, 9 months ago

California’s COVID-19 ‘honeymoon’ has been glorious. But it could end soon

LA Times  

Is California headed toward a spring COVID-19 surge? California’s number of average daily coronavirus cases is down 16% over the past two weeks, falling to fewer than 3,000 cases a day. I wouldn’t be surprised,” said Dr. Stefano Bertozzi, professor of health policy and dean emeritus of the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, said at a UC San Francisco …

New coronavirus cases soar to over 7,400, hospitalisations also rise
3 years, 9 months ago

New coronavirus cases soar to over 7,400, hospitalisations also rise

Dutch News  

The number of new coronavirus infections soared by 7,425 in the 24 hours to Friday morning, public health institute RIVM has confirmed. Nevertheless, D66 leader Sigrid Kaag said she would like to see the curfew scrapped as soon as possible, given that the Netherlands moves to summer time next weekend and it will remain light for longer. In total, 283 …

WHO reports 10% weekly rise in virus cases
3 years, 9 months ago

WHO reports 10% weekly rise in virus cases

India Today  

The World Health Organization reported there was a 10 per cent rise in new coronavirus cases globally last week, driven by surges in the Americas and Europe. WHO said in its weekly update on the status of the global outbreak published on Wednesday, the worldwide number of new Covid-19 cases peaked in early January at nearly 5 million cases, but …

With reopenings in gear, Newsom warns virus cases could shift from drop-off to ‘plateau’
3 years, 10 months ago

With reopenings in gear, Newsom warns virus cases could shift from drop-off to ‘plateau’

LA Times  

Diego Almendor has his temperature read by Los Toros Mexican restaurant owner Nicolas Montano before he begins his shift in February. “These declines are real, and we’re grateful for the choices made and the work done by everyone,” county Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said during a briefing Monday. “The reality is that COVID-19 is still taking our loved ones, …

Coronavirus cases plummet to pre-Thanksgiving levels. Are more reopenings next?
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus cases plummet to pre-Thanksgiving levels. Are more reopenings next?

LA Times  

Coronavirus infections have plummeted to pre-Thanksgiving levels in California, bringing renewed optimism that a wider reopening of the still-shackled economy may be just around the corner. Gavin Newsom hinted that more counties may emerge next week from what the state calls the purple tier — the strictest of California’s four-rung reopening roadmap for businesses and other public spaces. “This will …

Coronavirus variants: CDC reports warn new strains could lead to rapid rise in coronaivus cases
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus variants: CDC reports warn new strains could lead to rapid rise in coronaivus cases

CNN  

CNN — New coronavirus variants could lead to a rapid rise in Covid-19 cases, and can “dangerously accelerate the trajectory of the pandemic,” US health officials warned Wednesday. “The continued spread of variants that are more transmissible could jeopardize the progress we have made in the last month if we let our guard down.” In a report released Wednesday, researchers …

Coronavirus cases fall to lowest level in four months
3 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus cases fall to lowest level in four months

Dutch News  

Another 3,280 coronavirus cases were reported by the public health agency RIVM on Monday, the lowest daily figure since October 1. However, the number of infections per 100,000 people is still around three times the ‘alert level’ of 7 that is supposed to trigger restrictions and all 25 health board regions are classed as ‘very severe’ on the government’s risk …

New coronavirus strains now in dozens of countries, says WHO urging that nations be vigilant
3 years, 11 months ago

New coronavirus strains now in dozens of countries, says WHO urging that nations be vigilant

Firstpost  

New COVID-19 variants that make the virus more contagious and could render vaccine and antibody protection less effective have spread rapidly across dozens of countries, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. In its latest epidemiological update, the UN health agency said the more contagious COVID-19 variant first spotted in Britain had by 25 January spread to 70 countries across all …

Current, Deadly U.S. Coronavirus Surge Has Peaked, Researchers Say
3 years, 11 months ago

Current, Deadly U.S. Coronavirus Surge Has Peaked, Researchers Say

NPR  

Current, Deadly U.S. Coronavirus Surge Has Peaked, Researchers Say Enlarge this image toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Mario Tama/Getty Images The devastating fall and winter wave of coronavirus infections that is causing so much misery across the U.S. appears to have finally peaked, according to several researchers who are closely tracking the virus. "Based on current trends, the worst appears …

Coronavirus cases drop below 7,000 but no let-up in hospitals
4 years ago

Coronavirus cases drop below 7,000 but no let-up in hospitals

Dutch News  

The number of new coronavirus infections dropped below 7,000 for the first time in nearly four weeks – but the downward trend is not yet being seen in hospitals. The public health agency RIVM reported 6,671 cases in the 24 hours to 10am, nearly 10% fewer than last Monday, when the numbers were affected by data processing issues. The virus …

Coronavirus cases down by 12% in last week but hospitals continue to fill up
4 years ago

Coronavirus cases down by 12% in last week but hospitals continue to fill up

Dutch News  

The number of coronavirus infections reported in the last week fell for the first time in a month – but health officials said it was too early to tell if the current lockdown was working. RIVM virologist Aura Timen told NOS that the lower positive rate was a ‘bright spot’ but overall the figures offered little to cheer two weeks …

US facing four historic crises at once, says Joe Biden
4 years ago

US facing four historic crises at once, says Joe Biden

India TV News  

The United States is facing four historic crises at once, President-elect Joe Biden said on Sunday, adding his team is working hard to tackle the time-bound challenges. Taking to Twitter, Biden said, "From COVID-19 and the economy to climate change and racial justice -- our nation is facing four historic crises at once. On Saturday, Biden had accused Donald Trump …

More than 10,000 coronavirus cases but upward trend may be slowing down
4 years ago

More than 10,000 coronavirus cases but upward trend may be slowing down

Dutch News  

More than 10,000 new coronavirus cases were reported on Wednesday, but the seven-day average figure dropped slightly for the first time in more than three weeks, according to latest figures from the RIVM. The daily figure of 10,447 was 6.5% lower than a week ago, when the numbers were inflated by the inclusion of around 6,000 positive tests that were …

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