IMF head warns of ‘exceptional’ uncertainty as zero-Covid hits China’s economy
The head of the IMF has warned Asia’s leaders and central bankers to brace for “exceptional” uncertainty as China’s zero-Covid...
Month: December 2022
Study reveals the widespread impact of pandemic on long COVID patients and people with other illnesses
Long COVID patients can experience many of the same lingering negative effects on their physical, mental, and social well-being as...
COVID-19 teaching changes continue to benefit Lafayette
When courses went online for over a year because of the pandemic, the Lafayette community, just like the rest of...
Chinese police are using cellphone data to track down protesters
CNN — Chinese authorities are using cellphone data to track down protesters who demonstrated against the government’s stringent Covid restrictions...
Asia-Pacific markets fall as investors seek clarity on China’s Covid rule changes
2 Hours AgoSingapore, New York ranked the most expensive cities to live in: EIUSingapore and New York have been ranked...
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Chinese cities ease COVID curbs as virus keeps spreading
BEIJING, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Some communities in Chinese cities where COVID-19 is still spreading are easing off on testing...
China signals slight Covid policy easing — but don’t expect sweeping changes yet
Customers dine in at a McDonald's in Guangzhou on Dec. 1, 2022, a day after the city eased Covid restrictions...
China signals ease in Covid policy after mass protests
Getty ImagesBy Yvette TanBBC News China has signalled a shift in its Covid stance as it moves to ease some...
N.J. reports 2,170 COVID cases, 14 deaths. Hospitalizations reach highest number since February.
New Jersey health officials reported another 2,170 COVID-19 cases and 14 confirmed deaths on Thursday. The state reported the highest...
Multnomah County officials urge voluntary masking as Portland-area hospitals face flood of respiratory patien
Multnomah County and hospital officials are urging people to immediately take steps to stem the tide of respiratory virus infections...