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COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from UNICEF. In 52 of the 55 countries surveyed, the public perception of vaccines for children declined between 2019 and 2021, the UN agency said. The data was a "worrying warning signal" of rising vaccine hesitancy amid misinformation, dwindling trust in governments and political polarisation, UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, said.

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CDC orders changes after confusing COVID-19 pandemic response

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 06: A view of the sign of Center for Disease Control headquarters is seen in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on August 06, 2022. (Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) NEW YORK (AP) - The head of the nation’s top public health agency on Wednesday announced a shake-up of the organization, saying it fell short responding to COVID-19 and needs to become more nimble.The planned changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — CDC leaders call it a "reset"— come amid criticism of the agency’s response to COVID-19, monkeypox and other public health threats.

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Goldie Hawn says America has 'failed' children during COVID-19 pandemic

Goldie Hawn emphasized the effect the COVID-19 pandemic is having on America's children in an op-ed published Wednesday. Hawn likened the "existential dread" felt by children amid the coronavirus pandemic to the "dread" felt by children following the Cold War, the Challenger crash and 9/11 in an op-ed for USA Today.

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US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

FILE - Aerial view of the Pentagon building photographed on Sept. 24, 2017.

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US unemployment claims fall to lowest level of COVID-19 pandemic

WASHINGTON - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest level since the pandemic began, a sign the job market is still improving even as hiring has slowed in the past two months.Unemployment claims dropped 36,000 to 293,000 last week, the second straight drop, the Labor Department said Thursday. That's the smallest number of people to apply for benefits since the week of March 14, 2020, when the pandemic intensified, and the first time claims have dipped below 300,000.

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Diaper shortage hits US amid COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain issues

said 1 in 3 American families are in need of the baby item. The network suggested to the New York Times the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global supply chain is likely the reason the country is seeing a diaper shortage. Companies are facing a labor shortage and difficulty getting imports from countries that have been placed on a temporary lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s also a backup of cargo ships at California ports, preventing goods from being delivered to stores. According to The Wall Street Journal, tens of thousands of containers were stuck at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, the two West Coast gateways that move more than a quarter of all American imports.

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Number of tenants behind on rent doubled during COVID-19 pandemic

PolicyLink nearly 6.4 million households, or 15%, are behind on their rent. That’s more than double the percentage in 2017 when 7% of household renters were behind on their rent.

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Burning Man festival canceled for 2nd year in a row due to COVID-19 pandemic

RENO, Nev. (AP) - Burning Man organizers announced Tuesday they are canceling this summer’s annual counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.The San Francisco-based group posted a video on its website that said there are too many uncertainties to resolve in time to hold the event as scheduled Aug.

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CDC director on COVID-19 pandemic 1-year mark: ‘We are tired, we are lonely, we are impatient’

LOS ANGELES - The head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, while acknowledging the heartbreaking toll of a health crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 520,000 Americans."One year ago today, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.

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BREAKING Coachella cancelled for second year as Covid-19 pandemic continues to rip through US

The 2021 Coachella music festival has been cancelled as the world struggles to contain and control the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

In this photo illustration US dollar bills are seen displayed. (Photo Illustration by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - A loan program meant to help small businesses stay afloat and pay their employees has returned five months after its first two rounds of funding ended.The U.S.

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Dire days ahead: January could be 'worst' month in COVID-19 pandemic, experts warn

A nurse cares for a COVID-19 patient inside the ICU at Providence St. Jude Medical Center on Dec.

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TSA screens highest number of travelers over holidays since COVID-19 pandemic began

agency records show. It was the highest number since the pandemic decimated the air travel industry earlier this year.During the pandemic low on April 14, just 87,534 passengers flew nationwide.While passenger volume remains down about 50% from the same time a year ago, Dec.

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Racism targets Asian food, business during COVID-19 pandemic

a report in August stating that it had received more than 2,500 reports of hate and discrimination across the country since the group was founded in March, around the time the outbreak began to seriously worsen in the U.S. The group said it received data from 47 states, with 46% of the incidents taking place in California, followed by 14% in New York.In addition, Asian American small businesses have been among the hardest hit by the economic downturn during the pandemic.

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Unemployment claims rise to 778,000 as COVID-19 pandemic worsens

WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.The Labor Department's report Wednesday said jobless claims climbed from 748,000 the week before.

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Americans protest COVID-19 pandemic rules even as hospitals are overwhelmed

In the U.S., protesters in several states took to the streets to oppose new government crackdowns on mask wearing and public gatherings.

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Guitar Center files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

FILE - General views of the Hollywood Rock Walk at the Guitar Center on the Sunset Strip.

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Blood shortages still a problem as COVID-19 pandemic surges

The U.S. is experiencing a dramatic shortage of blood donations as the COVID-19 pandemic enters its ninth month.

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What explains Africa’s successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Global Health Security Index ranked countries according to their preparedness for pandemics. The United States was identified as the most prepared country, while most African countries were deemed to be least capable of dealing with any new health threat.

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Emergency Department Visits — United States, January 1, 2019–May 30, 2020

On June 3, 2020, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Kathleen P. Hartnett, PhD1,2; Aaron Kite-Powell, MS1,2; Jourdan DeVies, MS1,2; Michael A.

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Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Routine Pediatric Vaccine Ordering and Administration — United States, 2020

On May 8, 2020, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Jeanne M. Santoli, MD1; Megan C.

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Potential Indirect Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Use of Emergency Departments for Acute Life-Threatening Conditions — United States, January–May 2020

On June 22, 2020, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Samantha J. Lange, MPH1,2; Matthew D.

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US cases of depression have tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic

depression in the U.S. has tripled, according to a major study.

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US election officials seek to recruit young poll workers amid shortage due to COVID-19 pandemic

LOS ANGELES - Local election authorities are racing to ensure a solid work force of poll workers willing to brave voting centers amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic come Nov. 3.As coronavirus cases continue to mount across the nation, strain on local governments to provide safe and sanitary polling locations in the face of the contagion has resulted in election officials working with political groups and the private sector to ensure that election sties stay open. “A lot of localities are really worried about the number of poll workers that they’re going to have,” said Ellen Weintraub, who serves as commissioner on the Federal Election Commission.

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Heavy buyer demand and low rates send US home sales surging amid COVID-19 pandemic

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) - Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.The July surge in sales reported Friday by the National Association of Realtors marked the second straight month of accelerating home purchases.

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COVID-19 pandemic causes mental health crisis in Americas, says WHO official

BRASILIA: The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a mental health crisis in the Americas due to heightened stress and use of drugs and alcohol during six months of lockdowns and stay-at-home measures, the World Health Organization's regional director said on Tuesday.The pandemic also has brought a related problem in a surge in domestic violence against women, Carissa Etienne said in a virtual briefing from the Pan American Health Organization in Washington."The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a mental health crisis in our region at a scale we’ve never seen before," she said.

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US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected

WASHINGTON - Americans increased their spending at retail stores and restaurants in July for a third straight month, but some evidence suggests that sales are weakening with the expiration of government rescue aid that had previously put more money in people's pockets.Friday's report from the Commerce Department showed that retail purchases rose by a seasonally adjusted 1.2% last month. The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.Yet with Americans’ overall income now likely shrinking, economists expect spending to slow further.

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Webinar: Innovative Solutions to Address Social Isolation in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Monday, August 10, 2020 2:00-3:30 PM ETRegister Now Join the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) and the ACL's Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs (ONHPP) for a Spotlight on Health webinar that will highlight innovative solutions to address social isolation in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.Prior to the pandemic, 43 percent of adults age 60 or older in the United States reported feeling lonely. Social isolation and feelings of loneliness can be heightened during physical distancing and stay-at-home orders.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Russian hackers target UK, US and Canadian research

Sign up here for GlobalData's free bi-weekly Covid-19 report on the latest information your industry needs to know.In mid-July, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) published a report stating that the cyber espionage group, APT29, which is “almost certainly part of the Russian intelligence services”, has been attacking organisations based in the UK, US and Canada that are involved in developing Covid-19 vaccines. This assessment was supported by the Canadian Communication Security Establishment, as well as the US Department for Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Security Agency.

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Georgia priest uses ‘Hamilton’ parody to encourage congregation amid COVID-19 pandemic

Rev. Lonny Lacy performing his “You’ll Be Back“ parody from the hit Broadway musical, ”Hamilton.“ A Georgia priest looking for a way amid the COVID-19 pandemic to encourage his parishioners to keep the faith until they can return to the church turned to Broadway for inspiration.Rev.

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US interest in moving to New Zealand jumps during COVID-19 pandemic

LOS ANGELES - More Americans are reportedly looking to move to New Zealand amidst the coronavirus.New Zealand went into lockdown on March 25 and was already beginning to loosen social restrictions by May. The disease was effectively eliminated through strict border restrictions and stay-at-home orders.The country has reported less than 1,500 COVID-19 cases and 22 deaths.Given the impressive feat of effective eradication of the pandemic, many Americans are expressing their interest in moving to New Zealand.The Guardian reported that the South Pacific country saw a huge surge in traffic to its New Zealand Now website, with 80,000 Americans seeking information on how to emigrate in the month of May alone.

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Hilary Duff Blasts ‘Karens’ & ‘A**holes’ At ‘Raging’ Fourth Of July Party Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Hilary Duff is over people ignoring coronavirus guidelines as cases continue to rise in California!

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How risky is to travel by air during the Covid-19 pandemic?

American, United and Spirit are now booking flights to full capacity when they can. All leading U.S.

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Older Adults Face Questions About Returning To The Workforce Amid COVID-19 Pandemic.

USA Today (6/19, Picchi) reports that, according to an analysis from the Economic Policy Institute, “older workers are less likely than younger ones to have jobs that can be done remotely.” However, they also “may be at higher risk of complications from the coronavirus due to their higher rate of chronic health issues.” Advocates for older adults “worry that employers will use the pandemic as an excuse to lay off older employees.” Data show “the unemployment rate for workers over 65 has more than tripled” and there has been “a 7 percentage point increase in the number of Americans claiming they were retired,” suggesting “that some older workers are taking earlier retirement due to COVID-19.” AARP Vice President of Financial Resilience Susan

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Covid-19 pandemic is far from over, top US infectious disease specialist warns

Three ProjectsModerna Inc.’s vaccine will be the first in July, followed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca PLC’s shot in August and Johnson & Johnson’s jab in September. A Moderna spokesman confirmed the plan, an AstraZeneca spokeswoman couldn’t confirm the start date and a J&J spokesman declined to comment to Dow Jones.Fauci, the head of the infectious disease agency since 1984, has emerged early on as one of the leading voices in the battle by President Donald Trump’s administration against the pandemic.

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Generics and the Covid-19 pandemic: Q&A with Accord’s Dr Anthony Grosso

Not only has Covid-19 tragically killed more than 300,000 people worldwide, it has had a severe impact on businesses, small and large, and, is likely to have a significant long-term impact on the global economy.

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Study ranks best and worst states for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Seniors shop for groceries during special hours open to seniors and the disabled only at Northgate Gonzalez Market, a Hispanic specialty supermarket, on March 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Northgate Gonzalez

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Covid-19 pandemic open doors for 4-day workweek

Washington D.C.: Most companies in the United States are looking forward to shortening work hours and include a four-day workweek in response to the novel coronavirus crisis as some countries implemented the idea floated by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda and observed an increase in staff productivity as well as better quality of life.

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H-1B work visa: US permits doctors to practice telemedicine amid covid-19 pandemic

The US has relaxed regulations to allow doctors on the H-1B work visa to practice telemedicine and help local hospitals to meet the surging demand for healthcare professionals due to the coronavirus pandemic

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Many Call Centers, Other Employers Hiring Americans With Disabilities Due To COVID-19 Pandemic’s Effect On Economy.

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Dr. Oz: 5 Things About TV Host Facing Backlash For Suggesting Schools Reopen During COVID-19 Pandemic

“We need our mojo back,” Dr. Mehmet Oz said during his appearance on the Apr. 16 episode of Fox News’ Hannity. As Dr. Oz spoke with Sean Hannity about what it would take to reopen the United States amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, the celebrity medical professional cited a study from The Lancet that argued that reopening schools would be an excellent place to start. It would only cost, as Dr. Oz said, “2 to 3 percent, in terms of total mortality. Any life is a life lost, but to get every child back into a school where they’re safely being educated, being fed, and making the most out of their lives … might be a trade-off some folks would consider.”

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Bella Thorne waiving tenants' rent during COVID-19 pandemic: Report

Bella Thorne has reportedly waived her tenants’ rent this month amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Winter Park church giving away 100,000 meals to help families during COVID-19 pandemic

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Workers at Calvary Orlando Church are preparing to give away 100,000 meals as a way to help families during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Woman celebrates Passover with her grandparents via video chat amid COVID-19 pandemic

Sarah Mars was able to enjoy a Passover seder with her family while still under COVID-19 restrictions. (Credit: Sarah Marks via Storyful)

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New Jersey native stuck in hostel in Peru amid COVID-19 pandemic

FOX 29's Jennifer Joyce reports.

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New Jersey native stuck in hostel in Peru during COVID-19 pandemic

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How to help local animal shelters during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Trudeau urges Canadians to stay home amid COVID-19 pandemic

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging all Canadians to work together by staying home to control the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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