Retail inflation hits 6-month high, WPI at record 12.9%
Retail inflation jumped to a six-month high in May on the back of pricey food and fuel, while wholesale inflation during the month hit a fresh high of 12.9%, signalling the strengthening of price pressures in an economy battling to get growth back against the backdrop of a second Covid-19 ...
Times of India | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:08:15
Australia news LIVE: Biloela family to reside in Perth; Victoria records zero new COVID-19 cases
A Tamil asylum seeker family who has spent the last two years on Christmas Island will be allowed to reside in Perth for the time being, the Victorian government is on track to further ease coronavirus restrictions on Friday, and Australia and the UK have agreed on a post-Brexit free ...
Broede Carmody / Sydney Morning Herald | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:03:55
Victoria COVID LIVE updates: State records zero local COVID cases as active infections drop
As active case numbers drop in Victoria, people are hoping there will be eased restrictions and travel certainty ahead of the approaching school holidays.
Kate Rose / Sydney Morning Herald | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:03:00
Covid-19 exacerbates mental health risks for LGBT+ youth
Suicidal ideation among respondents rose to 63% last year, new survey shows
Irish Times | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:01:46
Irish scientists make discovery on dangerous Covid clotting
Work could help in developing treatments to prevent life-threatening complication
Irish Times | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:01:20
Greene Apologizes for Comments on Holocaust
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) on Monday apologized for comparing COVID-19 vaccine and mask rules to the Holocaust, declaring that "there is no comparison" between the safety measures and the [...]
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:59:49
The Papers: 'Will we ever be free?' and 'vax to the future'
The decision to delay lifting the last coronavirus restrictions in England dominates Tuesday's papers.
BBC | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:58:29
Ottawa bylaw officers issue 10 charges over weekend for COVID-19 offences
Ottawa issued 10 charges on the weekend for pandemic-related offences after the province relaxed restrictions in the first stage of the reopening plan. Nine of the ten charges were for breaking rules on social gatherings, said the city of Ottawa in a statement attributed to Roger Chapman, the director of ...
Jacquie Miller / Ottawa Citizen | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:52:05
Been vaccinated? California wants to give you a dream vacation
Vaccinated Californians 18 and older will have a chance to win trips to San Francisco, Palm Springs, Anaheim, Los Angeles or San Diego in a new Vax for the Win lottery to be held July 1.
Priscella Vega / LA Times | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:48:36
Victoria records no new local cases of coronavirus
Victoria has recorded no new local cases of coronavirus in the past day and three in hotel quarantine, bringing the state's total number of active cases to 54.
Abbir Dib / Sydney Morning Herald | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:40:12
Owning the Libs
People are failing to get vaccinated for other reasons, but that this explains so much of state variation... Correlation of Biden vote share and adult Covid vaccination rate is now at .847. (CDC data) Seth Masket (@smotus) June 14, 2021
Atrios / Eschaton | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:40:00
Brazil reports 39,846 coronavirus cases, 827 deaths in 24 hours (June 14)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil has had 39,846 new cases of the novel coronavirus reported in the past 24 hours, and 827 deaths from COVID-19, the Health Ministry said on Monday, reflecting lower weekend reporting. The South American country has now registered 17,452,612 cases since the pandemic began, while ...
The Rio Times / Rio Times | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:35:49
Chinas Bat Woman, at the Center of a Pandemic Storm, Speaks Out
The virologist, Shi Zhengli, said in a rare interview that speculation about her lab in Wuhan was baseless. But China's habitual secrecy makes her claims hard to validate. The post A top virologist in China, at center of a pandemic storm, speaks out appeared first on Boston.com .
New York Times Service / Boston Globe | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:35:00
Pilot's pre-pandemic message found tucked away on a plane coming out of storage
A note tucked away on a Delta plane in storage for more than a year is providing a look at the days right before the world shut down because of Covid-19.
CNN | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:30:45
The Pandemic Messed With Your Sleep. Heres How to Feel Rested Again.
"Over the past year, we've had the perfect storm of every possible bad thing that you can do for your sleep." The post The pandemic messed with your sleep. Here's how to feel rested again. appeared first on Boston.com .
New York Times Service / Boston Globe | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:22:58
Antigen tests detect Covid in just half of asymptomatic cases found via PCR
HSE working group warns rapid tests miss 'significant proportion' of infected people
Irish Times | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:14:56
Victoria COVID live updates: Active coronavirus cases drop; Pfizer vaccination walk-ins paused
As active case numbers drop in Victoria, people are hoping there will be eased restrictions and travel certainty ahead of the approaching school holidays.
Kate Rose / Sydney Morning Herald | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:00:01
Middle East Oil Prices Rise As Global Demand Recovers
Asia Demand Recovery Sparks July Pricing Hope First to confront the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Europe and North America are now spearheading the demand recovery in the oil market. In fact, demand outstripping supply has seen oil prices breach the $70 per barrel mark and, contrary to several ...
Gerald Jansen / Oil Price | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:00:00
Ecuador's Quito airport recovers almost 80% of pre-pandemic frequencies
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Quito's airport has recovered around 80% of the air frequencies it had before the coronavirus pandemic and connectivity with eleven of its 17 international destinations, Quiport corporation informed this Monday. "In terms of connectivity, approximately 80% of the frequencies with which the airport operated before ...
Latin America News / Rio Times | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:58:05
Coronavirus latest: Harris kicks off vaccination drive in US South
FT | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:53:35
Extra Covid vaccine may help protect transplant patients
A small study offers the first hint that an extra dose of Covid-19 vaccines just might give some organ transplant recipients a needed boost in protection.
Lauran Neergaard - Associated Press / St. Louis Fed | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:43:50
Controversy in Bolivia because Evo Morales' daughter was vaccinated early
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The vaccination against covid-19 of the daughter of former president Evo Morales, Evaliz Morales Alvarado, outside the schedule established by the Bolivian Executive generated controversy and criticism, in addition to a governmental announcement of an investigation. The verification companies Chequea Bolivia and Bolivia Verifica corroborated ...
Latin America News / Rio Times | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:43:26
Where Developers Are Betting Travel Will Rebound
Want to know where the post-Covid party is? Follow the real estate money.
Jennifer Leigh Parker, Contributor / Forbes | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:31:30
Labour set to blame Covid unlocking delay on Johnson's border
Labour's Nick Thomas-Symonds is set to blame the four-week delay to the next step of the Covid unlocking...
Sienna Rodgers / Labour List | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:30:49
Yukon town still fuming as ex-casino executive faces court appearance for crashing COVID clinic
Rod and Ekaterina Baker are expected to enter pleas Tuesday to charges under Yukon's Civil Emergency Measures Act.
Josh Rubin - Business Reporter / Toronto Star | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:29:00
Mass. reports 44 new COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
The state also reported 138 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Monday, June 14, 2021. The post Mass. reports 44 new COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths appeared first on Boston.com .
Rami Abou-Sabe / Boston Globe | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:28:57
Johnson is desperate not to be Mr Reverse - so for now he is Mr Delay
A prime minister who would rather be Mr Delay now than Mr Reverse in a few weeks' time, Boris Johnson said he wanted to chart a "cautious but irreversible" route out of lockdown.
Sky | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:10:00
Chile banned AstraZeneca's second doses in men under 45
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Health authorities in Chile reported Monday that they would ban second doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine in men under 45 years of age, who will receive Pfizer to finalize their immunization starting this week. "For those (men) under 45 who already received a dose from ...
Latin America News / Rio Times | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:07:43
Australia news LIVE: Biloela family awaits release from Christmas Island, active COVID-19 cases decline in Victoria
A Tamil asylum seeker family who has spent the last two years on Christmas Island could be released from immigration detention as early as today, the Victorian government is on track to further ease coronavirus restrictions on Friday, and Australia and the UK are attempting to finalise a post-Brexit free ...
Broede Carmody / Sydney Morning Herald | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:06:51
Increased data consumption but no decline in speed during second Covid wave: Opensignal
As per mobile analytics firm Opensignal, in 2020, mobile users had witnessed up to 24.8% decline in their average download speeds during the six weeks between the last weeks of March 2020 and May 2020 as data consumption soared between 26.8% to 30% when the country was under strict lockdown.
Kiran Rathee / Financial Express | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:00:00
'The Pioneer Woman' Ree Drummond Updates Fans on What Life Has Been Like Since the COVID-19 Pandemic Began
Ree Drummond revealed what her world has been like since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Find out how she's doing.
Sheiresa Ngo / Wall St. Cheat Sheet | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:55:58
Mass. reports 3,970,444 people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Overall, 4,310,989 people have received the first dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine. Here's the data for Monday, June 14. The post Mass. reports 3,970,444 people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 appeared first on Boston.com .
Rami Abou-Sabe / Boston Globe | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:54:40
Bank of America CEO details back-to-office plan, concentrating on Covid-vaccinated employees first
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan told CNBC the company's back-to-work plan focuses on vaccinated employees for now.
CNBC | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:45:09
HDFC Bank: Maintain 'buy' with price target of Rs 1,860
Getting back to business: Mr. Jagdishan highlighted that, while the bank had taken a cautious view over the past 1-1.5 months in the light of Covid & its impact on staff & clients, the falling infection rates and vaccination are supporting the opening-up of the bank.
Jefferies / Financial Express | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:40:00
Wuhan virologist Dr. Shi Zhengli denies COVID-19 lab leak theory in rare interview
"My lab has never conducted or cooperated in conducting gain-of-function experiments that enhance the virulence of viruses," she told The New York Times.
Azmi Haroun / Business Insider | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:26:58
Covid: Delay to full reopening a hammer blow, says live event sector
England's entertainment industry appeals for government support to cope with the delay.
BBC | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:23:17
Time to make essential medicines within the United States
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed many problems in American society ranging from public health and racial disparities to economic challenges and supply chain limitations. As was true with many nations around the world, the United States was caught without a detailed plan for dealing with a pandemic. Hospitals were unprepared ...
Darrell West / Brookings | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:22:23
Dimon warns of bigger trading revenue drop after COVID boom
American Banker | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:04:16
Top stories this PM: Novavax 90% effective; UK extends lockdown; Reality Winner is free
The biotech company plans to submit the shot to US regulators by September.
INSIDER / Business Insider | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:04:12
These Are the Biggest Fitness Bankruptcies of 2020
The coronavirus pandemic wrecked havoc on almost all retail segments, including fitness companies. Social distancing norms meant that gyms and health clubs were forced to shut their doors to their customers. Moreover, at the time of reopening, they were among the last to reopen, and that too with restrictions. Owing ...
Aman Jain / Value Walk | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:59:34
June 14th COVID-19 New Cases, Vaccinations, Hospitalizations; NY State and D.C. Meet 70% Goal
Congratulations to the residents of New York State and D.C. on joining the 70% club! Go for 80%!!!This data is from the CDC.According to the CDC, on Vaccinations.Total doses administered: 310,645,827, as of yesterday 309,322,545. Daily: 1.32 million.COVID Metrics Percent over 18, One Fully Vaccinated New Cases per Deaths per ...
Calculated Risk / Calculated Risk | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:58:00
This week could be important for possible fourth coronavirus stimulus checks
There haven't been any serious talks on the fourth or fifth round of stimulus checks so far. One reason for this is because Congress hasn't been in session for almost a month now. Both houses of Congress will be back in session again this week, and hopefully, some progress will ...
Aman Jain / Value Walk | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:56:23
Nothing appears to have changed in the data - so why has the roadmap been delayed?
What changed?
Sky | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:52:00
The $1.9 Trillion American Recovery Act Could Have Huge Implications for State Tax Policies
Six different states are already suing over a broad prohibition on tax cuts that was slipped into March's $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill.
Eric Boehm / Hit & Run | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:50:03
Vaccination Need Not Be Compulsory To Be Universal
Covid-19 vaccination take up has been disappointingly low in many countries, or parts of countries, such as in America. Given that vaccination offers significant private and public benefits, this is surprising. Is it permissible or even required for governments to compel or incentivise vaccination, and if so, how? First, with ...
Thomas R. Wells / Philosopher's Beard | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:48:00
Run to the Bank: 'Plus-Up' Stimulus Checks Sent Out to 8 Million Americans
Ethen Kim Lieser Stimulus Check, Americas Take note: there are two other highly anticipated checks primed to help alleviate the financial struggles of many Americans amid the ongoing pandemic. Most Americans who are eligible for the third round of coronavirus stimulus checks under President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan already ...
Ethen Kim Lieser / National Interest | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:36:00
Column: Chipotle says it raised prices to cover hourly wage hike, doesn't mention execs' huge COVID-19 bonuses
Chipotle says it must raise prices due to the minimum wage. But what about the $64 million in executive bonuses?
Michael Hiltzik / LA Times | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:29:22
Quad-Witch Quandary: How Will Friday's $2 Trillion Gamma Expiration Impact Markets
Quad-Witch Quandary: How Will Friday's $2 Trillion Gamma Expiration Impact Markets Last week, when discussing the bizarre summer doldrums in the market which pushed the VIX to the lowest level since the onset of the covid pandemic, we said that this period of abnormal market quiet is likely to last ...
Tyler Durden / Zero Hedge | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:24:08
Novavax Vaccine 100% Effective Against Both Moderate and Severe COVID-19
And it's easier to distribute than the current vaccines, which require ultra-cold storage.
Ronald Bailey / Hit & Run | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:20:08
Vaccination Committee on AstraZeneca, age group 18-24, vaccines for travelers, temporary AMKA
The Greek National Vaccination Committee has changed its policy and strongly recommends that the AstraZeneca vaccine be administered to persons over the age of 60, its chairwoman Maria Theodoridou said on Monday during a regular coronavirus pandemic briefing. The pediatrician said that AstraZeneca's vaccine is currently being administered to people ...
keeptalkinggreece / Keep Talking Greece | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:19:22
COVID-19 vaccines are low in areas where eviction rates are high, report finds
The only thing holding back the expiration of a national eviction moratorium is COVID. But people are getting evicted anyway in low-vaccine areas.
Ayelet Sheffey / Business Insider | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:10:49
JD Group boss defends bonus despite retailer accepting Covid support
Near-£6m for Peter Cowgill came as group took more than £100m in business rates relief and furlough Coronavirus - latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The boss of the retailer JD Group has defended receiving a multimillion-pound bonus during the coronavirus pandemic at the same time as the firm ...
Joanna Partridge / Guardian | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:10:04
Centre, states' fiscal position to be better if there is no third Covid wave: SBI report
If there is no third wave of the pandemic, the fiscal position of the Centre and the states will be much better than budgeted for FY22 and the states may garner Rs 60,000 crore more in tax collections at Rs 8.27 lakh crore this fiscal year than they have budgeted, ...
Times of India | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:07:58
Johnson 'bitterly regrets' delay in easing England's COVID-19 lockdown restrictions
The final unlocking of England's economy has been delayed because of a resurgence in coronavirus due to the more transmissible Delta variant.
Latika Bourke / Sydney Morning Herald | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:02:11
What the Novavax vaccine means for the global fight against Covid-19
Novavax announced that its Covid-19 vaccine yielded more than 90 percent efficacy in preventing disease. | Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images The biotech firm said its Covid-19 vaccine showed 90 percent efficacy in clinical trials. Thank moths. Another Covid-19 vaccine, this one from the biotech firm Novavax, has posted superb ...
Umair Irfan / Vox | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:00:00
Brazil's Amazonas state's inferno: flood of the century, wave of violence, and Covid-19
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The largest flood in 119 years in the state affects communities controlled by drug trafficking, where donations are prevented from reaching. A wave of violence led to vaccination being suspended. Leyna Paula da Costa Rego, 35, has been deprived of a bathroom since the Negro ...
The Rio Times / Rio Times | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:53:32
Covid: When will I get the vaccine?
The vaccine is being offered to over-18s in Wales and Northern Ireland, over-25s in England and over-30s in Scotland.
BBC | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:51:43
Covid-19: Events across Irish Sea look set to determine Ireland's pandemic course again
Delta variant quickly became dominant in England and threatens to undo some vaccine progress
Irish Times | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:45:00
These 8 States Are Seeing Their COVID Infections Increase: Here's Why
The majority of states across the U.S. have seen their positive COVID cases decrease as more Americans get vaccinated, but there are still a handful of states with infection rates on the rise. According to data from Johns Hopkins University - Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, Missouri, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Wyoming ...
IBTimes | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:44:52
COVID-19 restart: B.C. lifting restrictions on recreational travel, large gatherings
"This will be our summer of hope and healing in this pandemic," said provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.
Lisa Cordasco / Vancouver Sun | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:44:29
Capacity crowds to be allowed at Wimbledon men's and women's finals
Wimbledon's men's and women's finals will be played in front of full capacity crowds - the first UK outdoor sporting events to do so since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
BBC | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:43:52
Judges Halt Race and Gender Priority for Restaurant Relief Grants
Thousands of Restaurant Revitalization Fund applicants had their grant approvals rescinded after court orders struck down a policy that favored historically underserved groups.
Stacy Cowley / NY Times | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:41:12
Coronavirus: Canada’s most Chinese city has the best performance in its region – and the worst vaccination rate
Richmond, Canada’s most Chinese city, has impressed since the start of the pandemic with its low rate of Covid-19 infection, making it the best performing local health area in the Metro Vancouver region.But data now shows that the city also has another, less laudable title as the region’s least vaccinated ...
Ian Young / South China Morning Post | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:38:05
Worried About Your Tax Refund? Never Got It? Here's How to Track It.
Ethen Kim Lieser Tax Return Help, Most eligible Americans may have already received their $1,400 coronavirus stimulus checks, but there is a growing concern among those who have been waiting weeks for their tax refunds to arrive. Most eligible Americans may have already received their $1,400 coronavirus stimulus checks, but ...
Ethen Kim Lieser / National Interest | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:34:00
Rapid Spread of Delta Coronavirus Variant Delays U.K.'s Full Reopening
Upswing in cases of a more contagious variant highlights how the virus can spread even within highly vaccinated populations, providing a cautionary lesson.
WSJ | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:33:00
Will virtual onboarding for new workers be the norm post-pandemic? Some experts think so
Many experts believe that virtual onboarding will stay post-pandemic as traditional methods haven't worked as well for new hires prior to COVID-19.
Terry Collins and Charisse Jones, USA TODAY / USA Today | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:31:54
Woman (66) pleads guilty to breaches of Covid-19 regulations
Court hears Margaret Buttimer refused to wear a mask on two separate occasions
Irish Times | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:26:16
Setting 19 July as a 'terminus date' for restrictions is risky for Johnson
The message from today was two-fold.
Sky | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:26:00
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson extends England restrictions over delta variant concerns
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed on Monday that the next planned relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks, until July 19, as a result of the spread of the delta variant.In a media briefing, Johnson voiced his confidence that he will not need to ...
Associated Press / South China Morning Post | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:25:29
Covid-19 vaccines 'highly effective' in stopping Delta variant hospitalisations
Data from Public Health England shows two doses of Pfizer or AstraZeneca offer over 90% protection
Irish Times | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:25:13
England Delays Full Lifting Of Virus Restrictions
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday announced a four-week delay to the full lifting of coronavirus restrictions in England due to a surge in infections caused by the Delta variant. The delay comes as a blow to Johnson's plans to fully reopen the UK economy on June 21 after ...
IBTimes | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:24:41
What's the science behind the decision to delay Freedom Day?
It is the decision the prime minster did not want to take.
Sky | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:22:00
Delta Variant Fueling U.K. Covid Surge Could Become Dominant U.S. Strain. Here Are The Places Most At Risk.
Low vaccination rates and persistent hesitancy risk outbreaks of the more infectious variant, which carries a greater risk of hospitalization.
Robert Hart, Forbes Staff / Forbes | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:14:16
Michigan reports 338 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths over 2-day period
The Michigan health department's Sunday and Monday numbers bring the state's total to 892,469 cases of COVID-19 and 19,548 deaths since March 2020.
Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press / Detroit Free Press | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:09:04
How Taiwan's struggle for COVID vaccines is inflaming tensions with China
Taipei Times | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:08:04
Herd Immunity Is Closer Than You Think
With new variants emerging rapidly and new outbreaks in places that had seemed to have the virus under control, COVID-19 remains a global problem. But the recent sharp increase in vaccine supplies indicates that the global solution we need is well within reach.
Bill Emmott / Project Syndicate | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:05:46
Coronavirus latest: Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines highly effective at preventing hospitalisations from Delta variant
FT | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:04:48
Covid: What's the roadmap for lifting lockdown?
The government has said some restrictions will stay in place in England after 21 June.
BBC | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:00:47
Vermont Lifts All COVID-19 Restrictions As Vaccinations Pass 80%
"Our state has shown the world what's possible when you have a group of people with the right attitude ... trusting medical science," Gov. Phil Scott said.
Huffington Post | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:00:02
'Hometown Heroes': New York Parade Will Honor Pandemic Sacrifice Of Frontline Workers
A parade honoring the sacrifice of frontline workers during the pandemic will be held next month in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said, signaling a return to normal while acknowledging the massive toll faced by the workers since the start of the Covid-19 crisis.
Graison Dangor, Forbes Staff / Forbes | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:59:17
Covid: Lockdown easing in England delayed to 19 July
Most remaining curbs on social contact will continue - but the cap on wedding guests will be lifted.
BBC | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:57:30
COVID-19: B.C. lifting more restrictions on Tuesday. Here's what you'll be able to do
As of Friday, more than 75 per cent of all adults in B.C. have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Denise Ryan / Vancouver Sun | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:55:28
'Very depressing': the delay to full reopening is a bitter blow to pubs
Publican Dawn Hopkins will miss out on revenue from Euro 2020 fans and party bookings due to Covid rules staying in place Coronavirus - latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Dawn Hopkins, who runs the Rose Inn in Norwich, had been looking forward to 21 June. That is until ...
Rob Davies / Guardian | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:51:53
Vast Majority Of Democrats Support Employers Forcing Workers To Get COVID Jab, New Poll Finds
Vast Majority Of Democrats Support Employers Forcing Workers To Get COVID Jab, New Poll Finds The most significant challenge in fighting the virus pandemic has been the political polarization on public health measures. A new CBS News-YouGov poll released Sunday shows Democrats and Republicans remain deeply divided on an employee's ...
Tyler Durden / Zero Hedge | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:50:02
Boris Johnson extends Britain's long pandemic restrictions as variant stunts vaccine rollout
The UK's plan to lift all Covid-19 restrictions on June 21 has been scuppered by the Delta variant of the virus, Boris Johnson said Monday.
CNN | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:47:03
WHO Warns Virus Quicker Than Vaccines After G7 Doses Pledge
The WHO warned Monday that Covid-19 was moving faster than the vaccines, and said the G7's vow to share a billion doses with poorer nations was simply not enough. Global health leaders also warned the pledge was too little, too late, with more than 11 billion shots needed. Faced with ...
IBTimes | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:46:55
Novavax COVID vaccine hits 90 per cent efficacy in late-stage trial; shares leap
Martin Baccardax - The Street / Toronto Star | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:45:51
In Afghanistan, COVAX COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries Make Schools Safer
Facing the twin threat of violent attacks and COVID-19, Afghanistan's students are still determined to learn. UNICEF is there to help.
Sarah Ferguson, UNICEF USA / Forbes | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:44:55
Washington Prime Group, a mall owner with more than 100 shopping centers across the US, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Washington Prime Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the COVID-19 pandemic kept many customers away.
Sarah Jackson / Business Insider | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:44:17
Requiring Employees To Be Covid Vaccinated Is Legal - Judge
Requiring Employees To Be Covid Vaccinated is Legal - Judge; Doesn't Violate Federal or State Laws, and Serves a Valid Public Purpose Q1 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Judge Rules That It Is Lawful Requiring Employees To Be Vaccinated Against Covid-19 WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 13, 2021) - Federal ...
JOHN F. BANZHAF / Value Walk | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:42:53
WHO says Covid is spreading faster than the global distribution of vaccines
New variants that are more transmissible, such as Alpha and Delta, are driving increased transmission globally, WHO officials said Monday.
CNBC | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:38:34
People with kidney failure are at high risk from COVID-19: Dialysis clinics are doling out vaccine doses to protect them
As people of color suffer disparate rates of kidney failure and COVID-19, dialysis clinics are relying on direct federal vaccine allotments.
Nada Hassanein, USA TODAY / USA Today | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:34:33
Boris Johnson announces four-week delay to full exit from lockdown in England
Restrictions had been due to lift on June 21 but scientists are concerned about the spread of the Delta variant of coronavirus.
Esther Webber / Politico | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:34:29
The UK is delaying lifting its COVID-19 restrictions by 4 weeks until July 19, Boris Johnson announced
"By Monday the 19 of July we will aim to have double jabbed two thirds of the adult population," PM Boris Johnson said at a press briefing.
Kelly McLaughlin / Business Insider | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:31:08
Evidence Piles Up That Covid Immunity Among Previously Infected May Be Long-Lasting
Scientists are still trying to figure out exactly how long immunity to the virus lasts--but several studies of previously infected people suggest it could be years.
Jemima McEvoy, Forbes Staff / Forbes | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:30:32
In The Bolivian Amazon, COVAX COVID-19 Vaccines Keep Hard-To-Reach Communities Safe
COVID-19 vaccine deliveries provided through COVAX protect vulnerable indigenous groups like the Yuqui in the Bolivian Amazon.
Sarah Ferguson, UNICEF USA / Forbes | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:28:08
Reclusive landlord Moses Marx resigns as Berkshire chairman
Moses Marx, one of the Financial District's largest landlords and a big winner when hysteria over a possible role developing Covid-19 vaccines sent Eastman Kodak's stock to the stratosphere, has... To view the full story, click the title link.
Aaron Elstein / Crain's NY | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:24:07
Novavax Covid-19 Vaccine Is 90% Effective in Key Study
An experimental vaccine from Novavax was effective at preventing symptomatic disease in adults in a large clinical trial, results that move the shot a step closer to global use.
WSJ | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:23:00
Covid-19: Lifting of England's lockdown delayed, and new common coronavirus symptoms
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening.
BBC | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:22:19
"I do think it is sensible to wait just a little longer." The Prime Minister's Covid statement. Full text.
"By being cautious now we have the chance - in the next four weeks - to save many thousands of lives by vaccinating millions more people."
Conservative Home / Conservative Home | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:15:55
As infections rise, England braces for delay in reopenings
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to disappoint people across England later Monday by saying that restrictions on social contact will remain in place for a few more weeks because of rising infections due to the delta coronavirus variant. The variant first found in India is estimated by some ...
Malta Independent | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:13:00
Lockdown Extension: The New Roadmap For Lifting Covid Restrictions In England
Ned Simons / Huffington Post | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:11:11
Photos From the 2021 Westminster Dog Show
The 145th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show took place over the weekend, hosting about 2,500 dogs, consisting of more than 200 different breeds or varieties. COVID-19 safety protocols prevented spectators from attending, apart from dog owners and handlers. This year's "Best in Show" was awarded to a Pekingese named ...
Alan Taylor / The Atlantic | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:10:19
All Over-18s In England To Be Offered Covid Vaccine By July 19
Ned Simons / Huffington Post | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:07:35
A billion COVID-19 vaccine doses are only the first step
The Group of Seven (G7) countries' recently announced target of donating 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to poor and middle-income countries was certainly welcome news. But if the doses are not matched by a buildup of infrastructure to administer them, accompanied by technical assistance to...
Monica de Bolle / Petersen Institute | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:05:48
Live performances in theatres starting slowly as COVID-19 recedes
Arts Club opens in July, but Bard on the Beach has cancelled its Shakespeare festival as live performances gradually return in Vancouver.
Kevin Griffin / Vancouver Sun | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:01:24
WATCH: The Speaker hits the roof. Johnson by-passing Parliament on Covid is "totally unacceptable".
"This House needs to know first...once again, we see Downing Street running roughshod over members of parliament".
Conservative Home / Conservative Home | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:00:32
Two Covid Vaccine Doses 'Highly Effective' Against Delta Variant Hospitalisation
Ned Simons / Huffington Post | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:00:17
Investors Are Backing 'BAB' as State and Local Finances Solidify
Investors could be forgiven if, at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, they grew jittery over municipal bonds. Back then, concerns about some states' and municipalities' finances were exposed amid economic shutdowns and accelerating unemployment. Fast forward to 2021 and the darkest of scenarios didn't come to pass for municipal ...
Tom Lydon / ETF Trends | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:53:44
Virus Scientist Kristian Andersen On Fauci Email and Lab-Leak Theory
In early 2020, Kristian Andersen wrote to Anthony Fauci about the possibility of an engineered coronavirus. His research has since dispelled those suspicions.
James Gorman and Carl Zimmer / NY Times | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:53:07
Covid vaccine: How many people in the UK have been vaccinated so far?
The logistics of vaccinating millions of people across the country, as more than 41 million people receive at least one dose.
BBC | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:47:25
Covid-19 punctures Narendra Modi's aura as some supporters sour on India's strongman: The Wall Street Journal
By Shani Li and Vibhuti Agarwal Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his brand of Hindu nationalist politics have weathered plenty of upheaval in India. His demonetization policy, which pulled almost 90% of the country's currency...
Foreign Correspondent / Times of India | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:43:01
COVID-19: Ontario reports 447 new cases; restrictions eased in Outaouais
Ontario reported 447 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and four more deaths. The highest numbers were reported in Toronto with 110 cases, Peel with 61, Waterloo with 56, Porcupine health unit in northern Ontario with 39 and Durham with 29. The province reported 28 new cases in Ottawa, although ...
Jacquie Miller / Ottawa Citizen | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:40:20
The Indian government's failed vaccine drive has caused thousands of Indians to needlessly die
Because of the Indian government's mismanagement of the vaccine drive, hundreds of thousands of Indians have died from COVID-19.
Peony Hirwani / Business Insider | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:37:01
'Lost summer' fear over delay to end of lockdown restrictions
Business groups have reacted with dismay after Boris Johnson confirmed the end of lockdown restrictions would be delayed.
Sky | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:31:00
Covid: Lockdown easing in England to be delayed by four weeks
Most current Covid rules will remain for four more weeks after 21 June, government sources say.
BBC | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:30:12
Biden COVID Advisor: Americans Should Have 'Sacrificed A Little Bit' More during Pandemic
Slavitt also faulted the Trump administration for failing to take the pandemic seriously early on.
Caroline Downey / National Review | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:29:29
United will not furlough active flight attendants and says it will welcome the 'vast majority' of staff back to work after COVID aid expires
"Given the current outlook for the future of United, we continue to move closer to full frontline staffing levels," a spokesperson told Insider.
Allana Akhtar / Business Insider | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:28:10
Coronavirus India Live Updates: Mumbai's Dharavi records zero Covid cases today
Coronavirus Cases in India Live Updates, Covid-19 Lockdown, Coronavirus Unlock Guidelines, Covid-19 Vaccine Latest Update June 14 Live: CISF takes over security of Bharat Biotech's Hyderabad facility
FE Online / Financial Express | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:23:17
Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in my area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
BBC | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:19:58
Lockdown easing delayed until 19 July as Delta variant cases rise
Boris Johnson has announced a four-week delay in lifting lockdown restrictions in England to 19 July amid rising cases of the Delta variant.
Sky | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:17:00
Mall owner Washington Prime Group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing COVID challenges
Washington Prime Group (WPG) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday, citing the COVID-19 pandemic for making the move necessary.
Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY / USA Today | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:12:35
COVID-19: Local businesses face recruitment challenges in light of Step 2 restart
With close to 40,000 vacancies, the hospitality industry is facing a shortage of labour.
Pratyush Dayal / Vancouver Sun | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:12:17
The Benefits of Bottom-Up Entrepreneurship
Bangladesh's virtuous cycle of technology-aided development stems from decades of sustained state-NGO collaboration, combined with an emphasis on grassroots initiatives to empower female entrepreneurs. This model has also given the country an unexpected advantage in managing the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
M. Niaz Asadullah / Project Syndicate | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:05:43
Brilliant Schick Sends Returning Scotland To Defeat Ahead Of Spain Opener
Scotland's return to a major international tournament for the first time in over two decades ended in a 2-0 defeat on Monday thanks to an excellent double from the Czech Republic's Patrik Schick, as Covid-hit Spain prepare to launch their bid for a record fourth continental crown. The Scots, absent ...
IBTimes | Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:03:02