Downtown Oakland business owner tries to stay positive amid post-pandemic recovery
OAKLAND-- City Hall in Oakland hosted an event Wednesday to kick-off the reactivation of downtown as more people return to work in person.Businesses are…
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Many U.S. soldiers packed on pounds during pandemic, making 10,000 obese, study shows
After gaining 30 pounds during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Murillo is finally getting back into fighting shape.Early pandemic…
The Affordable Care Act has significantly reduced racial disparities in healthcare access, report…
The Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010 by former President Barack Obama, has expanded health insurance coverage across the…
It’s (Finally) Time to Stop Calling It a Pandemic: Experts
March 17, 2023 -- It's been 3 years since the World Health Organization officially declared the COVID-19 emergency a pandemic. Now, with health systems no…
Long COVID Takes Toll on Already Stretched Health Care Workforce
March 6, 2023 -- The impact of long COVID – and its sometimes-disabling symptoms that can persist for more than a year -- has worsened health care’s already…
export promotion capital goods: Govt eases norms for certain sectors under Export Promotion Capital…
In a relief to exporters from hotel, healthcare, and educational sectors, the government on Friday announced a one-time relaxation for them with respect to…
COVID-positive Chinese tourist goes on the run in South Korea
Seoul — When China suddenly lifted its draconian COVID-19 restrictions last month, permitting residents to travel again, the number of Chinese tourists…
Beijing slams COVID rules on China travelers as ‘unacceptable’
Beijing has threatened countermeasures after around a dozen countries placed fresh COVID-19 test requirements on passengers traveling…
China lifts travel restrictions despite surging COVID cases, prompting concern in U.S. and other…
Tokyo — Many hospitals and funeral homes say they're being overwhelmed by a worsening COVID-19 outbreak in China, even as the government reports just a…
China’s COVID-19 surge raises odds of new coronavirus variants
Could the COVID-19 surge in China unleash a new coronavirus mutant on the world?Scientists don't know but worry that might happen. It could be similar…