The double mutation of a Covid-19 variant discovered in India is of grave concern — and could spread to other countries, according to Dr. Kavita Patel, a non-resident fellow at the Brookings Institution. “It is…
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NYC’s potential road to economic recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic
Concern over New York City’s future is brewing as state lawmakers consider drastic measures that could hinder the city’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed in January raising taxes on…
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Covid piles more stress and financial strain on family caregivers
Ronald Terry, 93, visiting his late-wife’s grave. He’s living with his daughter, Ellen Minor, who is his primary caregiver. Photo: Ellen Minor Over the past year, Ellen Minor has been caring for her 93-year-old father…
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U.S. Covid shots close to turning pandemic tide
The pace of Covid-19 spread and the rate of vaccinations over the next few weeks are crucial factors in whether the U.S. can avoid another surge of coronavirus infections, Dr. Scott Gottlieb said Monday. “If…
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It’s ‘dangerous’ if the EU experiments with vaccine nationalism: Analyst
The European Union could open up a “Pandora’s box” if it decides to restrict exports of coronavirus vaccines, a political analyst told CNBC last week. Vaccination drives in the 27-member bloc have been hindered by…
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Inflation comeback will push 10-year yields as high as 3%: Ed Yardeni
Wall Street bull Ed Yardeni expects inflation to make a comeback. Yardeni predicts current market conditions will push the benchmark 10-year Treasury Note yield between 2.5% and 3% within the next 12 to 18 months. “[It’s]…
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Covid masks and hand sanitizer can get you a tax break, IRS says
Luis Alvarez | DigitalVision | Getty Images Americans can get a tax break this filing season for masks, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes and other personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the IRS…
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EU steps up vaccine exports rules and pressures AstraZeneca over deliveries
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. Thierry Monasse | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — The European Union has stepped up tough rules on the exports of Covid vaccines, while…
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GlaxoSmithKline asks FDA for emergency authorization for antibody drug
In this photo illustration the British multinational pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) logo seen displayed on a smartphone with a computer model of the COVID-19 coronavirus on the background. Budrul Chukrut | SOPA Images | Getty…
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EU, UK in talks over supplies after new export rules
Nursing staff wait for the vaccine for COVID 19 by AstraZeneca on CUS Turin University Sports Center on March 14, 2021 in Turin, Italy. Stefano Guidi | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON —…
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