Remote work revolution already reshaping America
Remote work has stabilized at an extraordinarily high level: Around a third of work was done remotely in the United States in 2021 and 2022, according to several economists.
Conrad Indianapolis hotel loses appeal for COVID-19 insurance payout
In 2020, occupancy rates at the Conrad dropped “into the single digits” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The hotel “lost virtually all of its business income” while incurring “additional expenses for cleaning and disinfecting the property.”
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The changes are driven by a recognition that an estimated 95% of Americans 16 and older have acquired some level of immunity, either from being vaccinated or infected, agency officials said.
COVID-disrupted grads face college: ‘I didn’t really learn anything’
After the disruption of online learning, first-year college students are arriving arrive on U.S. campuses unprepared for the demands of college-level work, experts say.
U.S. reaches deal with Moderna for omicron COVID-19 vaccine
The agreement with Moderna calls for the United States to buy 66 million doses of the company’s next generation COVID-19 vaccine, which targets the highly transmissible omicron variant, enough supply this winter for
Pandemic brings yearning for immersive internships
Two years after COVID-19 shutdowns, companies, students and professionals are still deciphering how to move forward with workplace changes, including the internship experience.
New studies bolster theory coronavirus emerged from the wild
The research, published online Tuesday by the journal Science, shows that the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market was likely the early epicenter of the scourge that has now killed nearly 6.4 million people around the world.
Biden tests positive for COVID, has mild symptoms, White House says
President Joe Biden, 79, has begun taking Pfizer’s Paxlovid treatment for the disease, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, and will isolate at the White House while continuing his duties.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID shot for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax. The protein-based shot is a more traditional kind of vaccine than the three brands available.
25M children missed routine vaccinations because of COVID
Experts said this “historic backsliding” in vaccination coverage was especially disturbing since it was occurring as rates of severe malnutrition were rising.
U.S. regulators approve new COVID-19 vaccine option
Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S.—and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries.
Pandemic fueled surge in superbug infections, deaths, CDC says
The surge reversed years of progress fighting one of the gravest public health challenges in modern medicine, according to a new analysis released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Biden officials push to offer second booster shots to all adults
Virus levels have risen across the country, fueled by ever-more-contagious omicron subvariants such as BA. 5 that evade some immune protections and have increased the risk of reinfections.
Latest variant driving new wave of coronavirus infections
Officials warn of a possible fall or winter wave—perhaps as many as 100 million infections in the United States—that could again flood hospitals with COVID patients.
U.S. allows pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill
The announcement comes as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising again, although they remain near their lowest levels since the coronavirus outbreak began in 2020.
Behavioral issues, absenteeism at schools increase, federal data shows
The findings by the National Center for Education Statistics, or NCES, based on responses from of leaders at 846 public schools, underline problems that have become increasingly well known during more than two years of pandemic-altered education.
Survey: Many won’t rely on virtual options after COVID
Close to half or more of U.S. adults say they are not likely to attend virtual activities, receive virtual health care, have groceries delivered or use curbside pickup after the coronavirus pandemic is over.
Lilly inks $275M deal to supply more COVID-19 antibody
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. on Wednesday announced an agreement with the U.S. government to supply an additional 150,000 doses of its COVID-fighting antibody bebtelovimab.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
An FDA panel voted 19-2 that COVID-19 boosters should contain some version of the super-contagious omicron variant, to be ready for an anticipated fall booster campaign.
Pfizer says tweaked COVID-19 shots boost omicron protection
The FDA is considering ordering a recipe change for the vaccines made by both Pfizer and rival Moderna in hopes that modified boosters could better protect against another COVID surge expected this fall and winter.
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