Near Biden, Nobody Removes Masks … And Other Efforts To Keep Him Healthy

[ad_1] If you’re meeting with the president and you get thirsty, you’re out of luck — as a covid precaution, President Joe Biden is the only one who gets a glass of water. Other news about masks is from Colorado, California, the not-so-friendly skies and elsewhere. AP: All-Out Effort To Keep Biden COVID-Free; No ‘Normal’ […]

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Truckers and protesters against Canada Covid-19 mandates block a border crossing. Others tried to take meals away from the homeless in Ottawa, shelter says

Truckers and protesters against Canada Covid-19 mandates block a border crossing. Others tried to take meals away from the homeless in Ottawa, shelter says

[ad_1] Some protesters pressured staff at a homeless shelter to give them food, the facility said. The protests stemmed from the “Freedom Convoy” of truckers that traveled across Canada for several days before arriving in the capital city of Ottawa on Saturday. The drivers oppose a recent vaccine mandate requiring truckers entering Canada to be […]

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Omicron restrictions make long-distance relationships more complicated

Omicron restrictions make long-distance relationships more complicated

[ad_1] “People are constantly on edge just hoping they can get to the next stage of whatever they want to get to, whether it’s a visit or a wedding … there’s still no end in sight,” said Krishni Metivier, with the group “Love is Not Tourism,” a Facebook community of more than 45,000 members. Metivier […]

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Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse changing mask policy

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse changing mask policy

[ad_1] by: Jordan Unger Posted: Feb 1, 2022 / 07:31 AM EST Updated: Feb 1, 2022 / 07:31 AM EST **Related Video Above: Mayor Bibb announced Cleveland vaccination initiative ahead of NBA All-Star weekend.** CLEVELAND (WJW) – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is changing its mask policy for guests. Starting Feb. 1, masks will be strongly recommended […]

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Georgia researchers identify genetic differences that may explain severity of COVID-19 cases

Georgia researchers identify genetic differences that may explain severity of COVID-19 cases

[ad_1] AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — For the last two years, researchers around the world have tried to learn why some people get severely sick from COVID-19 while others have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. “Each and every individual responds differently to the virus,” Dr. Ravindra Kolhe, the Director of the Georgia Esoteric and […]

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FedEx suspends domestic express freight services on Omicron hit

FedEx suspends domestic express freight services on Omicron hit

[ad_1] A FedEx vehicle is driven in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Feb 1 (Reuters) – FedEx Corp (FDX.N) on Tuesday suspended its domestic express freight services due to a staff shortage as cases of the Omicron variant of the coronvirus […]

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COVID-19 vaccine uptake higher among patients with IMIDs than general population

[ad_1] February 01, 2022 2 min read Source/Disclosures Published by: Disclosures: This study was funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. The researchers report no additional relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please […]

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Australian PM says his government was too optimistic before Omicron surge

Australian PM says his government was too optimistic before Omicron surge

[ad_1] SYDNEY, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Australia’s prime minister faced up to criticism of his leadership on Tuesday, saying his government had been too optimistic about the impact of coronavirus vaccinations leading to disappointment and exhaustion when the Omicron variant hit. Scott Morrison faces an approval rating falling to its lowest level in two years […]

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Covid-19: School's make-do attitude to mask mandate on first day back

Covid-19: School’s make-do attitude to mask mandate on first day back

[ad_1] Scott Hammond/Stuff Witherlea School deputy principal Phil Funnell welcomed the students as they were dropped off at the gate. “I don’t really mind wearing a mask, it’s not the best, but I know that it will keep us safe,” says Kate Morrison. The year 6 pupil epitomised the mood and make-do attitude at the […]

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