Coronavirus
How Covid in Singapore Is Hitting Your Wallet
The global shipping industry faces more problems from the spread of Covid-19. These shipping industry woes will translate to higher prices for American consumers. The problem is centered in… Read more
Biden: U.S. to Provide ‘Vaccine Arsenal’ to the World
The Biden administration said it wants to provide a “vaccine arsenal” for the world. It will send at least 20 million doses of Covid vaccines to other countries in… Read more
Covid Infections Down 80% Among Vaxxed Adults, Italy Reports
Positive real-world data on vaccine effectiveness continues to roll in. In Italy, a study found that Covid infections in adults of all ages fell by 80% five weeks after… Read more
CDC Loosens Mask Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated People
The CDC changed its mask restrictions policy on Thursday and said that fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most settings. That means that two weeks after a… Read more
Should We Worry About the Indian Coronavirus Variant?
Some fully vaccinated people in India have reportedly become infected with Covid-19. That has concerned scientists and public health officials who are monitoring many coronavirus variants. They are worried… Read more
Pandemic Could Have Been Avoided, Expert Panel Says
The whole Covid-19 pandemic could have been avoided. That’s the opinion of an expert review by the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response. The panel was commissioned by… Read more
US Coronavirus Infections Drop to 11-Month Low
New coronavirus infections have fallen to the lowest level 11 months. The U.S. averaged 38,678 infections a day over the past week. That’s the lowest level since mid-September. And… Read more
CDC Finally Calls Coronavirus an Airborne Disease
The CEO of Moderna isn’t worried by the U.S. government decision to support the suspension of Covid-19 vaccine patents. Stéphane Bancel said he believed “it doesn’t change anything for… Read more
How India’s Pandemic Will Hit Your Wallet
Your next trip to Walmart could cost you more money. And the raging coronavirus pandemic in India may be to blame. Along with the Philippines and China, India is… Read more