Pandemic

Tokyo's 2020 Olympics were unlike any other, starting with last year's historic postponement that upturned years of planning for athletes.Behind the cheering, there is a looming sense of crisis over the sharp rise in virus cases during the Games.The issue could weigh on Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's political future.Tokyo awoke…

As vaccination rates lag and the new delta variant surges, Covid infection rates among kids have risen and children’s hospitals are seeing a spike in medical care needs among the young patients. The Covid surge is also stacking upon an unseasonable spike in respiratory illnesses among children typically seen only…

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran, grappling with its most severe surge of the coronavirus to date, reported more new infections and deaths across the country on Sunday than any other single day since the pandemic began. FILE - In this June 25, 2021 file photo, released by the official website…

The Times of Israel is liveblogging Sunday’s events as they unfold. Bennett: Israel is seeing high demand for third vaccine shots Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says people are rushing to get a third vaccine shot as protection from the surging Delta variant of the coronavirus. Bennett points to government statistics…

There’s so much out there about tribes right now. Be part of our tribe! We’re all in this together! Yeah, tribe buddies! And of course, everyone and their dog is wearing a t-shirt that says “be kind”. A great concept, but where’s the depth? Tribes, kindness… does any of it…

CAPE TOWN - Paying utilities has become even more worrying for households since the pandemic began.  With the impact on the economy and the many job losses, people have now also been hit, with sharp hikes in the cost of petrol and electricity. READ: Higher fuel price to impact households Those struggling…

Jennifer Aniston Cuts Ties With Unvaccinated People If you want to be one of Jennifer Aniston's Friends, you've got to get the jab. The Breakup actress recently told InStyle that her friend group is a bit smaller these days, mostly because she's cut out individuals who chose not to get vaccinated for the coronavirus.…

Named Best Commercial EV Charging Solutions Provider 2021 – UK, EVC is one of the fastest growing providers of free EV charge points across the country, supported by renowned renewable energy investment group, Oasthouse Ventures. EVC intends to improve the UK’s EV charging infrastructure by installing over 100,000 chargers within…

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo reported 5,042 new daily coronavirus cases on Thursday, hitting a record since the pandemic began as the infections surge in the Japanese capital hosting the Olympics. The additional cases brought the total for Tokyo to 236,138, about a quarter of the national total. Japan reported more…

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