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Small businesses can start applying for new PPP loans on Monday
- January 12, 2021
The government also set money aside for borrowers with a maximum of 10 employees and for those requesting loans under $250,000 located in low- or moderate-income neighborhoods. Business owners who already got one PPP loan can now apply for another. The loans are available to both new and existing PPP borrowers, according to a press release. (more...)
- January 12, 2021
The government also set money aside for borrowers with a maximum of 10 employees and for those requesting loans under $250,000 located in low- or moderate-income neighborhoods. Business owners who already got one PPP loan can now apply for another. The loans are available to both new and existing PPP borrowers, according to a press release. (more...)
Congresswoman Bonnie Coleman Gets COVID-19 After Rioters Storm Capitol
- January 12, 2021
The 75-year-old lawmaker added, "I received a positive test result for COVID-19, and am home resting at this time". Congress' attending physician said lawmakers who hid together for hours in a closed room to avoid Wednesday's mob may have been exposed to the coronavirus by an infected person . (more...)
- January 12, 2021
The 75-year-old lawmaker added, "I received a positive test result for COVID-19, and am home resting at this time". Congress' attending physician said lawmakers who hid together for hours in a closed room to avoid Wednesday's mob may have been exposed to the coronavirus by an infected person . (more...)
Red alert for Brisbane and Sunshine Coast while lockdown lifts in Sydney
- January 12, 2021
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk revealed on Monday that additional restrictions would remain in place for the next 10 days to ensure the strain does not re-emerge in the community. "I'm not sure we've found everyone who attended those three venues yet", Dr Young said. Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland's Amanda Rohan said the lockdown and the new rules were a setback for businesses during the crucial school holiday trading period. (more...)
- January 12, 2021
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk revealed on Monday that additional restrictions would remain in place for the next 10 days to ensure the strain does not re-emerge in the community. "I'm not sure we've found everyone who attended those three venues yet", Dr Young said. Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland's Amanda Rohan said the lockdown and the new rules were a setback for businesses during the crucial school holiday trading period. (more...)
Carnival Reports $1.9 Billon Quarterly Loss
- January 11, 2021
The company said it expects to report a net loss of $2.2 billion for the quarter ended November 30, compared with the FactSet loss consensus of $1.59 billion. According to President and CEO Donald Arnold, bookings are projected to be ahead of 2019 numbers. Carnival's Costa brand, which operates in Italy , is scheduled to restart operations on January 31. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
The company said it expects to report a net loss of $2.2 billion for the quarter ended November 30, compared with the FactSet loss consensus of $1.59 billion. According to President and CEO Donald Arnold, bookings are projected to be ahead of 2019 numbers. Carnival's Costa brand, which operates in Italy , is scheduled to restart operations on January 31. (more...)
Ireland records highest COVID-19 incidence rate in the world
- January 11, 2021
In the last week, Ireland has had 10,100 confirmed cases of coronavirus per million people, according to data from the Johns Hopkins University in the US. Perhaps not. Perhaps we would have stayed at Level 5 for a while longer. For now, Mr Martin said he's encouraging people to wear masks at all times in public. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
In the last week, Ireland has had 10,100 confirmed cases of coronavirus per million people, according to data from the Johns Hopkins University in the US. Perhaps not. Perhaps we would have stayed at Level 5 for a while longer. For now, Mr Martin said he's encouraging people to wear masks at all times in public. (more...)
Ireland now has the highest incidence of COVID-19 in the world
- January 11, 2021
It has been confirmed today at 1,582 people are now being treated for Covid-19 in hospitals here, with 146 of those ICU. Another 1,112 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the region in the past 24 hours. "I think we're now witnessing this scenario which was predicted to be the worst case scenario way back in the early part of March previous year but now it's a real lived experience". (more...)
- January 11, 2021
It has been confirmed today at 1,582 people are now being treated for Covid-19 in hospitals here, with 146 of those ICU. Another 1,112 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the region in the past 24 hours. "I think we're now witnessing this scenario which was predicted to be the worst case scenario way back in the early part of March previous year but now it's a real lived experience". (more...)
Celebs Reactions To Election Results In Georgia
- January 11, 2021
As that began to happen, Trump tweeted , "Looks like they are setting up a big "voter dump" against the Republican candidates". Since Republicans are united in opposing larger checks, resistance from a single Democrat could throw a wrench in Biden's plans.He told the Post he would "absolutely not" support larger stimulus checks for Americans, but a spokesperson later seemed to walk back his resistance, insisting Manchin "isn't drawing a red line against" $2,000 checks, but simply "believes ... (more...)
- January 11, 2021
As that began to happen, Trump tweeted , "Looks like they are setting up a big "voter dump" against the Republican candidates". Since Republicans are united in opposing larger checks, resistance from a single Democrat could throw a wrench in Biden's plans.He told the Post he would "absolutely not" support larger stimulus checks for Americans, but a spokesperson later seemed to walk back his resistance, insisting Manchin "isn't drawing a red line against" $2,000 checks, but simply "believes ... (more...)
Israel PM Netanyahu sets deadline for distributing COVID-19 vaccine
- January 11, 2021
Israel has far outpaced the rest of the world with its vaccination campaign, already having given a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to about one in five citizens. Hospitals worry about being overwhelmed by patients and personnel being more exposed. The demonstrators renewed their weekly protests against Netanyahu, demanding his resignation amid corruption charges against him and his mishandling of the COVID-19 crisis. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Israel has far outpaced the rest of the world with its vaccination campaign, already having given a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to about one in five citizens. Hospitals worry about being overwhelmed by patients and personnel being more exposed. The demonstrators renewed their weekly protests against Netanyahu, demanding his resignation amid corruption charges against him and his mishandling of the COVID-19 crisis. (more...)
GUNTER: Albertans lacking strong leadership in battle against COVID-19
- January 11, 2021
While restriction on businesses and organizations are to see another nine day extension, the province says at least one week's notice will be given on any changes that will affect businesses, organizations, and service providers. There are now 13,628 active cases within the province, with 851 in hospital and 135 in ICU. "When we announced the current policies back in December we said that we would review them in a month", said the politician. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
While restriction on businesses and organizations are to see another nine day extension, the province says at least one week's notice will be given on any changes that will affect businesses, organizations, and service providers. There are now 13,628 active cases within the province, with 851 in hospital and 135 in ICU. "When we announced the current policies back in December we said that we would review them in a month", said the politician. (more...)
London declares emergency over 'out of control' coronavirus strain
- January 11, 2021
While the infection rate for the city as a whole is one in 30, it is as high as one in 20 in some localised areas. Khan, a member of the opposition Labour Party , also wrote to Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking for more financial support for Londoners who need to self-isolate and are unable to work, and called for masks to be worn in crowded outdoor spaces as well as indoors. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
While the infection rate for the city as a whole is one in 30, it is as high as one in 20 in some localised areas. Khan, a member of the opposition Labour Party , also wrote to Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking for more financial support for Londoners who need to self-isolate and are unable to work, and called for masks to be worn in crowded outdoor spaces as well as indoors. (more...)
Australia's Brisbane lifts coronavirus lockdown after city finds zero cases
- January 11, 2021
Ms Palaszczuk said she had declared Greater Brisbane a hotspot ahead of Friday's National Cabinet meeting. She said after fighting the virus all year Queensland was again battling "this terrible pandemic". However, he said 96 travellers from Queensland into Victoria breached restrictions put in place in line with the Greater Brisbane lockdown and are now in home isolation until at least Monday evening and are being tested. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Ms Palaszczuk said she had declared Greater Brisbane a hotspot ahead of Friday's National Cabinet meeting. She said after fighting the virus all year Queensland was again battling "this terrible pandemic". However, he said 96 travellers from Queensland into Victoria breached restrictions put in place in line with the Greater Brisbane lockdown and are now in home isolation until at least Monday evening and are being tested. (more...)
United Kingdom opens seven vaccination centres to boost COVID-19 immunisation drive
- January 11, 2021
Britain has now given around 2 million people a Covid-19 vaccination, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Sunday ahead of a ramp-up in the roll-out of the shots tomorrow. "We are seeing the ambulance handover delays at a scale we haven't seen before". "The UK vaccine delivery plan will be the keystone of our exit out of the pandemic, but we all must continue to play our part by staying at home, following the rules and keeping hands, face, space at the forefront of our minds when out and ... (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Britain has now given around 2 million people a Covid-19 vaccination, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Sunday ahead of a ramp-up in the roll-out of the shots tomorrow. "We are seeing the ambulance handover delays at a scale we haven't seen before". "The UK vaccine delivery plan will be the keystone of our exit out of the pandemic, but we all must continue to play our part by staying at home, following the rules and keeping hands, face, space at the forefront of our minds when out and ... (more...)
Covid-19 vaccine appointments in NY
- January 11, 2021
The group is composed of teachers, first responders, public safety workers, transit workers and anyone over the age of 75 - totaling 3.2 million people. However, they need more cooperation from Governor Andrew Cuomo and his administration. Despite saying that hospitals were facing a "use it or lose it" situation when it came to distributing vaccines last week, Cuomo backed down and said that he wouldn't be re-allocating doses already transported to hospitals, but they may receive fewer ... (more...)
- January 11, 2021
The group is composed of teachers, first responders, public safety workers, transit workers and anyone over the age of 75 - totaling 3.2 million people. However, they need more cooperation from Governor Andrew Cuomo and his administration. Despite saying that hospitals were facing a "use it or lose it" situation when it came to distributing vaccines last week, Cuomo backed down and said that he wouldn't be re-allocating doses already transported to hospitals, but they may receive fewer ... (more...)
Lifesaving COVID-19 treatments for NHS patients
- January 11, 2021
The anti-inflammatory drugs tocilizumab and sarilumab were used in a British trial that found they could lower the risk of death in critically-ill COVID-19 patients by almost 25%. "Today's results are yet another landmark development in finding a way out of this pandemic and, when added to the armoury of vaccines and treatments already being rolled out, will play a significant role in defeating this virus". (more...)
- January 11, 2021
The anti-inflammatory drugs tocilizumab and sarilumab were used in a British trial that found they could lower the risk of death in critically-ill COVID-19 patients by almost 25%. "Today's results are yet another landmark development in finding a way out of this pandemic and, when added to the armoury of vaccines and treatments already being rolled out, will play a significant role in defeating this virus". (more...)
COVID-19: Alberta vaccinates more than 44,000, records 811 new cases
- January 11, 2021
Earlier in the day when the variant case was reported, Dr. Theresa Tam gave an update about the COVID-19 numbers in Canada. Nine new deaths were reported Saturday, lifting the county's toll at 1,086. The ministry said people who had tested positive for the new strain were being cared for with the same high level of infection prevention measures as all Covid-19 cases. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Earlier in the day when the variant case was reported, Dr. Theresa Tam gave an update about the COVID-19 numbers in Canada. Nine new deaths were reported Saturday, lifting the county's toll at 1,086. The ministry said people who had tested positive for the new strain were being cared for with the same high level of infection prevention measures as all Covid-19 cases. (more...)
Covid-19: London police and firefighters drafted in to drive ambulances
- January 10, 2021
According to the press release, the number of Covid-19 cases in London has exceeded 1,000 per 100,000, putting enormous pressure on an already stretched NHS. According to the latest update by Johns Hopkins University, the UK's overall caseload stands at 2,966,203, along with 79,959 deaths. Susan Michie, a professor of health psychology at University College London, said "more support and enablement" was needed for people to adhere to the regulations, for example support to help people ... (more...)
- January 10, 2021
According to the press release, the number of Covid-19 cases in London has exceeded 1,000 per 100,000, putting enormous pressure on an already stretched NHS. According to the latest update by Johns Hopkins University, the UK's overall caseload stands at 2,966,203, along with 79,959 deaths. Susan Michie, a professor of health psychology at University College London, said "more support and enablement" was needed for people to adhere to the regulations, for example support to help people ... (more...)
Number of people hospitalised with Covid-19 rises to 1,285
- January 10, 2021
Treating critically ill COVID-19 patients with drugs typically used for arthritis may significantly improve survival, a landmark United Kingdom study has found. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "The UK has proven time and time again it is at the very forefront of identifying and providing the most promising, innovative treatments for its patients". (more...)
- January 10, 2021
Treating critically ill COVID-19 patients with drugs typically used for arthritis may significantly improve survival, a landmark United Kingdom study has found. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "The UK has proven time and time again it is at the very forefront of identifying and providing the most promising, innovative treatments for its patients". (more...)
COVID Patients' Symptoms Persist Six Months in Foreboding Study
- January 10, 2021
Patients with more severe illness commonly had reduced lung function, with 56 per cent of those who required ventilation support experiencing reduced flow of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream. Hana El Sahly, an associate professor of molecular virology and microbiology and of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. The study also found that those with the most severe cases still had trouble breathing six months later. (more...)
- January 10, 2021
Patients with more severe illness commonly had reduced lung function, with 56 per cent of those who required ventilation support experiencing reduced flow of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream. Hana El Sahly, an associate professor of molecular virology and microbiology and of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. The study also found that those with the most severe cases still had trouble breathing six months later. (more...)
United Kingdom coronavirus variant identified in Texas for the first time
- January 10, 2021
The state has reported more than 19,500 new confirmed coronavirus cases in each of the past two days, plus more than 8,000 probable cases combined in the past two days. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a threat to our community. Denton County reported 690 cases and four deaths. Though mutations of a virus are expected, we are closely monitoring this case and any potential contacts to prevent the ongoing spread of the virus at all levels", said Dr. (more...)
- January 10, 2021
The state has reported more than 19,500 new confirmed coronavirus cases in each of the past two days, plus more than 8,000 probable cases combined in the past two days. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a threat to our community. Denton County reported 690 cases and four deaths. Though mutations of a virus are expected, we are closely monitoring this case and any potential contacts to prevent the ongoing spread of the virus at all levels", said Dr. (more...)
New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Nationally; 110 In Clare
- January 10, 2021
The new total puts Friday's new case count in the province at just under 3,800, which still breaks Ontario's previous record of 3,519. The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed Friday's case is the first of the South African variant in the country. (more...)
- January 10, 2021
The new total puts Friday's new case count in the province at just under 3,800, which still breaks Ontario's previous record of 3,519. The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed Friday's case is the first of the South African variant in the country. (more...)
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