U.S. Lost 301,000 Private Jobs Amid January’s Omicron Surge—The Worst Monthly Showing Since 2020

U.S. Lost 301,000 Private Jobs Amid January’s Omicron Surge—The Worst Monthly Showing Since 2020

[ad_1] Topline After a stronger-than-expected showing in December, private U.S. employers posted their worst monthly job growth in more than a year on Wednesday, according to payroll processor ADP, one of the latest signs the record wave of Covid-19 infections in January has stunted the economic recovery. “The majority of industry sectors experienced job loss,” […]

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More kids showing up to Austin-area hospitals with COVID-19 than ever before

More kids showing up to Austin-area hospitals with COVID-19 than ever before

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Health leaders are painting a grim picture of the impacts the omicron variant has had on children, saying more kids are showing up at Austin-area hospitals with COVID-19 than ever before. Douglas Havron, the executive director for the Capital Area of Texas Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC), which largely oversees hospital operations […]

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North Texas COVID-19 surge showing some signs of a plateau, health officials say

North Texas COVID-19 surge showing some signs of a plateau, health officials say

[ad_1] North Texas COVID-19 surge showing some signs of a plateau, health officials say Health officials across North Texas are optimistic we may soon be over the hump in terms of new COVID cases. The state’s positivity rate has declined for three days in a row since Friday. But hospitalizations aren’t showing any sign of […]

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