COVID-19
Omicron’s newest variant might be a threat to your July 4 weekend—here’s how to stay safe
Americans are set to celebrate the July 4 holiday on Monday — and Covid’s BA.5 omicron subvariant could be an unwelcome guest at parties across the country. The new subvariant is already rapidly circulating: During the week ending on June 25, BA.5 accounted for 36.6% of the country’s reported Covid cases, according to the Centers […]
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Omicron-specific Covid vaccines could finally be here this fall—here’s what you need to know
As we dive into summer, public health experts say a booster shot targeted at Covid’s omicron variant can better protect Americans during a possible virus surge in the fall. On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended that drugmakers like Pfizer and Moderna move ahead with developing omicron-specific booster shots for the coming fall. […]
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Kids’ vaccines are ‘a game changer,’ experts say—here’s what else needs to happen to end the Covid pandemic
For months, the country has been waiting on a pandemic turning point — and it might be here, in the form of kids under age 5 becoming eligible for Covid vaccines. Just don’t expect it to make Covid disappear overnight, experts say. Covid vaccines for small children are “absolutely a game changer for some families,” […]
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Wall Street layoffs likely ahead as two-year hiring boom turns to bust
People walk by the New York Stock Exchange. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images Less than six months ago, Wall Street bankers were reaping the rewards from a historic boom in mergers and IPOs. Now, thanks to a confluence of factors that have cast a pall over markets and caused most deal […]
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Lifting of Covid restrictions in Thailand will boost travel and services industries, says hospitality firm
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Micah Tamthai of Minor International discusses how the release of pent-up demand might affect Thailand’s tourism industry and its services industry, which he says is the “backbone” of the country’s economy. Source
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World’s most livable cities: Vienna climbs back to its No. 1 spot. These are the biggest decliners
Vienna ranked first in 2018 and 2019, but was overtaken by Auckland, New Zealand, during the pandemic and slipped to 12th place in 2021, according to the Global Liveability Index 2022. Sylvain Sonnet | The Image Bank | Getty Images After two years, Vienna has overtaken Auckland as the world’s most livable city, according to […]
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Beyonce’s ‘Break My Soul’ is a sign the Great Resignation ‘has seeped into the zeitgeist,’ says labor economist
Beyoncé released a new single, “Break My Soul,” on Monday. The song references quitting a job and employee stress, alluding to the recent Great Resignation trend. Larry Busacca | PW18 | Getty Images The Great Resignation is part of the zeitgeist. If you need proof, just ask Beyonce. The superstar singer’s new single, “Break My […]
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Macao’s Covid outbreak shuts most businesses and restaurants, but casinos stay open
Macao’s government relies on casinos for over 80% of its income, with most of the population employed directly or indirectly by the casino industry. Dragon For Real | Moment | Getty Images The world’s biggest gambling hub Macao began its second day of mass Covid-19 testing on Monday, with banks, schools, government services and other […]
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It’s getting harder to gauge your Covid risk levels—tracking these 4 metrics can help
For more than two years, the daily count of new Covid-19 infections has been how most people understood the trajectory of the pandemic. Now, experts say, daily case counts don’t mean what they used to — making them a much more flawed metric. People should still take precautionary measures against Covid, but for an otherwise […]
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Dr. Anthony Fauci tests positive for Covid, is having mild symptoms
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, attends a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing to examine the federal response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and new emerging variants at Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S. January 11, 2022. Greg Nash | Reuters Dr. Anthony Fauci, the […]
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