

Coronavirus COVID-19 warning issued for Regina grocery store, transit and Saskatoon Walmart – CBC.ca
An individual who later tested positive for COVID-19 was at the Golden Mile Superstore and rode several buses while they were likely infectious, the Saskatchewan Health Authority says. A different person was at a Saskatoon Walmart.The SHA warrning covered multiple routes during a one week span. (Matt Howard/CBC)Someone who tested positive for COVID-19 was at a grocery store…
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Coronavirus Podcast: The child care tax on America’s economy
President Trump paid no federal income tax in 10 of the past 15 years, and just $750 in 2016 and 2017, according to a new report from the New York Times. He also is reported to have hundreds of millions of dollars in outstanding debts, most of which would come due during a second term.Axios…


New Coronavirus Cases Rise in USA Despite Slowdown in Testing…
Governors in parts of the U.S. took cautious steps toward reopening, as the U.S. reported more than 34,000 new coronavirus cases.Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on Thursday said the state would move into the next phase of its reopening plan Friday, while Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said improving metrics in some counties near Chicago could…


Hawaii No Longer Safe…
After largely succeeding in shielding itself for the first four months of the pandemic, Hawaii is being hit hard by Covid-19.Thanks to its nearly 2,500-mile distance from California and a mandatory 14-day quarantine for new arrivals, Hawaii had fewer than 2,000 cases of Covid-19 between March and late July, one of the lowest infection rates…


Boris Johnson Introduces New Covid-19 Restrictions to Curb Second Wave in the U.K. – The Wall Street Journal
LONDON—British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a series of new coronavirus restrictions for England, including earlier pub-closing times, as his government tries to quell a second wave of infections while avoiding another economically damaging nationwide lockdown.In an address to Parliament, Mr. Johnson unveiled both tightening and tougher enforcement of social-distancing rules, with fines of up…


Coronavirus Sask. Health Authority issues COVID-19 alerts in 3 communities; Melfort Mustangs player tests positive – CBC.ca
The health authority is warning of possible exposures at two businesses in Rosetown, several businesses in Prince Albert and at a Yorkton business.The provincial health authority issued multiple COVID-19 alerts on Friday. (Trevor Bothorel/Radio-Canada)The Saskatchewan Health Authority issued COVID-19 exposure alerts in three communities on Friday, as a Saskatchewan hockey team in Melfort said one of its players has…


Coronavirus ‘Disregard for human life’: Fmr COVID task force staffer slams Trump
A former coronavirus task force staffer is speaking out against Donald Trump and endorsing Biden because of his botched coronavirus response. Presidential historian Michael Beschloss joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber to discuss the shocking move and turns to Rick Ross to make his point.Sept. 19, 2020


Coronavirus Fauci: Downplaying coronavirus threat is ‘not a good thing’
Dr. Anthony Fauci responded to reports that President Trump wanted to play down the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, saying that doing so with any serious threat was “not a good thing.”Sept. 11, 2020


Man City’s Gundogan tests positive for coronavirus
Ilkay Gundogan playing for Manchester City in the Champions League in AugustManchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has tested positive for coronavirus.The 29-year-old is observing a 10-day self-isolation period, the Premier League club confirmed.As a result, the Germany international will miss City’s opening league game of the season against Wolves on Monday (20:15 BST).”Everyone at the…


Coronavirus: Getting a flying fix without going abroad
Image copyright Reuters Image caption With many flights cancelled, companies are trying to give travel fans a sense of nostalgia As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ground many flights, people are looking for ways to get their flying fix without travelling abroad. With that in mind, numerous companies are coming up with ways of catering…


Coronavirus: Marseille’s Covid-19 hospital beds ‘close to saturation’
Publishedduration14 Septemberimage copyrightEPAimage captionOnly four of Marseille’s resuscitation beds were free, officials saidThe use of hospital beds by Covid-19 patients in the French city of Marseille is “close to saturation” amid a sharp spike in infections.Surgeries are being reduced to cope with an incidence rate that has risen to 312 per 100,000 since September.New limits…


Coronavirus SHA warns of possible COVID-19 exposure in Wakaw, Waskesiu, Watrous, Pilot Butte – CBC.ca
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is advising the public of possible COVID-19 exposures at various business in the province.The provincial health authority issued more COVID-19 alerts Tuesday. (Trevor Bothorel/Radio-Canada)The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public of possible COVID-19 exposures at various business in the province. SHA said the following businesses were visited by people who…


Coronavirus “A long way to go”: Fed chair warns economy will feel the weight of expired stimulus
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday that the expiration of Congress’ coronavirus stimulus will weigh on the U.S. economy.Why it matters: Powell warned that the effects of dried-up benefits are a looming risk to the economy, even if the consequences aren’t yet visible.A number of measures passed in…


Israel Tightens Lockdown, Closes Synagogues as Coronavirus Cases Surge – The Wall Street Journal
TEL AVIV—Israel ordered all nonessential businesses and synagogues to close starting Friday, tightening restrictions a week after imposing a second nationwide lockdown as the government struggles to contain a resurgent coronavirus outbreak. Under the new measures, which will last at least through Oct. 10, all private businesses except those considered vital—such as supermarkets and pharmacies—will…


New York City Schools Delay In-Person Instruction for Second Time – The Wall Street Journal
Just days before New York City schools were supposed to start, families faced another curveball Thursday as officials delayed opening for in-person classes—for the second time. While many educators were relieved to get more time to prepare, parents rushed to rearrange child care and work schedules. Principals held emergency meetings to update families, with emotions…