The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Here's Why Alibaba, JD Led Broad Rally In Chinese Tech Equities

Technology stocks led a broad rally in Chinese equities on April 29, with traders citing speculation of a possible easing of the domestic regulatory crackdown, Bloomberg reports. The Communist Party's Politburo pledged to support the healthy growth of platform firms. Top leaders also pledged to meet economic targets insinuating stimulus to…

Benzinga · Apr 29, 2022

China halts freight train traffic with North Korea

China says it halted railroad freight traffic with North Korea as it deals with the spread of COVID-19 in the border town of Dandong

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

Amazon and Apple post downbeat results as inflation, supply issues bite

Amazon records its first quarterly loss since 2015 as online sales drop, while Apple warns of an $8 billion hit from the war in Ukraine and Covid-19 lockdowns in China. Also, French growth hits zero as consumer spending falls, and the IMF warns of dangers for the economies of sub-Saharan…

France 24 · Apr 29, 2022

Cloud data is why the Warriors know so much about their fans

The NBA team uses a giant data warehouse to customize the game-day experience.

Axios · Apr 29, 2022

COVID woes prompt more states to require financial literacy classes

Studies have long shown that high school students are woefully uninformed about personal finances and how to manage them. But the COVID-19 pandemic, which revealed how many American adults live on the financial edge, has boosted ongoing efforts to make financial literacy lessons a school requirement.

Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting fully vaccinated — and two early signs you might have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of Omicron, experts say

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

Goa government appeals to visitors to wear masks in public places

As a precautionary measure to prevent another COVID-19 wave in the state, the Goa state government has issued an advisory asking people to follow the mask mandate when in public places.

The Times of India · Apr 29, 2022

Commentary: Don’t pretend we’re ‘back to normal.’ Fight for cleaner air to prevent COVID

Right now, we are at a manageable point in the COVID-19 pandemic. The rate of new U.S. cases has significantly slowed since the first omicron surge. Although omicron’s BA.2 variants have increased cases, particularly in the Northeast, hospitalizations and deaths have declined or leveled off. Vaccination and prior infection by…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 29, 2022

Covid symptoms update as 10 signs included in Scotland's new 'stay at home' guidance

Scots will be advised to avoid all social contact if they have these 10 symptoms.

Daily Record · Apr 29, 2022

How to report a Covid test online

Notifying NHS of outcome from home diagnosis kit helps health service track national picture

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022