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Conservative MPs returned to Westminster yesterday in a muted mood after listening to constituents and party activists over the weekend, following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's admission to attending a Downing Street "bring your own booze" garden party in May 2020 during coronavirus lockdown. The scandal has
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The Biden administration announced on Monday that private insurers will be required to cover the cost of up to eight at-home coronavirus rapid tests per person per month. The plan, set to take effect on Saturday, aims to increase access to COVID-19 tests and make them more affordable for millions
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As the omicron variant continues to wreak havoc on hospitals and claim over 1,500 American lives daily, public health officials struggle to reach a population increasingly tuning out their messages. With vaccination rates significantly lower among disadvantaged populations, public health advocates acknowledge the need for simpler and more relatable
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge with a near-vertical rise in cases, the Biden administration has pushed for increased vaccine uptake, including booster shots for those who have completed their initial doses. However, despite expanded eligibility and endorsement from federal health officials, progress in persuading Americans to get booster
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As the COVID-19 pandemic casts a shadow over Canada's economic landscape, the Bank of Canada is preparing to make a pivotal decision on interest rates. With a cluster of economic releases set to shed light on key factors such as employment and inflation, the central bank's
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The COVID-19 pandemic and the approach of the 2022 midterms have raised concerns about the spread of disinformation in the US. Politicians, social media platforms, and experts are all grappling with the implications of false information on public health and the democratic process. In a recent discussion on NPR, reporters
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Anthony Fauci, the chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, revealed on ABC News's "This Week" that U.S. health officials are considering adding a testing component to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) shortened isolation protocol, which reduces the recommended isolation
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Fears of the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus have prompted governments across Europe to reimpose restrictions, leading to a significant decline in global equity markets and oil prices. The S&P 500 in the US has dropped 1.7% since Friday, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq
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The US is bracing for a surge in COVID-19 cases as the holiday season begins, with the omicron variant dominating new infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the country is now averaging over 125,000 new COVID cases a day, with cities like New York
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France has announced it will block entry to UK tourists as part of efforts to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant. The move comes as EU leaders expressed concern over the renewed surge in Covid-19 cases and sought a unified approach to travel within the bloc. The restrictions
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In a televised address, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced an Omicron emergency, citing a "tidal wave" of cases, and pledged to offer every adult in England a vaccine booster shot by the end of the month to combat the spread of the highly infectious COVID-19 variant. This
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Data showing strong levels of spending since the Omicron variant was discovered in late November, alongside evidence that companies and people have adapted their operations to Covid-19 restrictions, have encouraged economists to think that the impact of Omicron on the economy will not be as severe as earlier waves of
