1000 Australians dying every month from COVID but PM and Albanese are silent on coronavirus before election COVID roulette: from no signs to fatal Newcastle Herald · May 17, 2022
With old-school technology, can Novavax win over COVID vaccine skeptics? Since their debut just 18 months ago, three COVID-19 vaccines have saved an estimated 2.2 million American lives, changed the trajectory of a pandemic and inspired all manner of conspiracy theories. Los Angeles Times · May 17, 2022
Dieter Kurtenbach: How COVID could determine the NBA title — ‘you pray that it does not influence the way the season ends’ As Warriors coach Steve Kerr was driving to work ahead of Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals series, his focus wasn’t on the Memphis Grizzlies, but rather on his cough, his congestion, and the cases of COVID-19 that had popped up at the team’s San Francisco facility. Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022
‘One million empty chairs’: The US families torn apart by COVID As nation hits sombre mark of one million coronavirus deaths, families remember loved ones lost during the pandemic. Al Jazeera · May 17, 2022
US Postal Service offers more free COVID-19 tests by mail The U.S. government is offering another round of free at-home COVID-19 test kits to every residential address in the country. Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022
As US reaches one million COVID deaths, how are Americans coping? The torrent of coronavirus deaths, along with prolonged social isolation and financial hardship, have traumatised many. Al Jazeera · May 17, 2022
Breathing life into medical oxygen Covid-19 has taken at least 18 million lives by some accounts, and it is anyone's guess how many of those deaths were due to a lack of medical oxygen. Governments don't want to talk about the issue, because that could mean admitting that thousands -- or even hundreds of thousands… Bangkok Post · May 17, 2022
VIRI: Enrollment Complete in FORTRESS Trial; Results Expected in September 2022… By David Bautz, PhD NASDAQ:VIRI READ THE FULL VIRI RESEARCH REPORT Benzinga · May 17, 2022
FDA Declines Emergency Use Request For An Antidepressant As COVID-19 Treatment The FDA has decided not to authorize fluvoxamine, an antidepressant, to treat COVID-19. The agency that data has not shown the drug to be an effective therapeutic for fighting the virus. "Based on the review of available scientific evidence, the FDA has determined that the data are insufficient to conclude that fluvoxamine… Benzinga · May 17, 2022
AstraZeneca In-Licenses New Suite Of COVID-19 Antibody Candidate(s) AstraZeneca plc (NASDAQ:AZN) moved to bolster its COVID-19 portfolio of antibodies with a $157 million licensing deal for experimental therapies developed by newly-launched UK-based biotech, RQ Biotechnology Ltd. In addition to the initial sum, AstraZeneca will pay possible royalty payments as part of the exclusive license to develop pre-clinical COVID antibodies engineered by RQ… Benzinga · May 17, 2022
WPI inflation at 9-year high of 15.1%, 13th month of double-digit rise NEW DELHI: Wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation jumped to a new high of 15.1% in April on the back of soaring commodity, food and fuel prices, posing a major challenge for authorities already battling surging prices fuelled by the Ukraine war and breakdown in global supply chains due to… The Times of India · May 17, 2022
COVID cases among students escalate as two schools extend remote learning There was a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases among ACT public schools students last week. The Canberra Times · May 17, 2022
South Carolina seeing spike in COVID-19 cases this month South Carolina has seen a rise in COVID-19 cases this month as tougher variants spread and more people mingle without protection, experts say. Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022
Isle of Man medical director faced ‘disgraceful’ bullying, tribunal finds Dr Rosalind Ranson forced out of job and accused of ‘seeking limelight’ after raising Covid concerns The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2022
Chronicle Live · May 17, 2022 Hepatitis warning as 12 children die and 400 cases detected amid global outbreak Parents and guardians are being urged to watch out for the signs and symptoms of hepatitis in children as the global outbreak continues to spread
Benzinga · May 17, 2022 Summer Infant Q1 Sales Drop 5% On Supply Chain Issues Summer Infant Inc (NASDAQ:SUMR) reported a first-quarter FY22 sales decline of 5% year-on-year to $34.38 million, versus $36.20 million the previous year. The company attributed the revenue decline to ongoing supply chain disruptions, including some COVID-19 caused production delays. The gross profit decreased 31.8% Y/Y to $7.3 million and the profit margin contracted…
The Independent UK · May 17, 2022 Hotel worker sparks debate sharing tip left by guest with Covid ‘$20 is not going to make up for loss of pay when you have to take days off’
The Independent UK · May 17, 2022 New York City placed on ‘high’ Covid alert amid rising cases Move came just one day after US death toll from virus hit one million
AAP · May 17, 2022 Rising COVID-19 cases inevitable: PM Scott Morrison says rising COVID-19 infection rates were inevitable and Australia's management of the pandemic has been one of the best in the world.
Daily Mirror · May 17, 2022 Football pitch invasions can only be tolerated as acts of celebration - not ugly chaos Pitch invasions and supporters with pyrotechnics are on the rise in football as fans have returned from the Covid lockout, but some are taking things too far
Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022 Eric Clapton catches COVID-19 after calling vaccine efforts a ‘mass psychosis’ Eric Clapton, who has railed against lockdowns and vaccines, has tested positive for COVID-19.
WEKU · May 17, 2022 FDA authorizes first COVID booster for children ages 5 to 11 The Food and Drug Administration expanded authorization of Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID vaccine to enable kids ages 5 to 11 who were vaccinated at least five months ago to get a third shot.
Benzinga · May 17, 2022 Shareholders Rejected Intel's Top Executive Compensation Just A Month After It Painted Dismal Q2 Outlook Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) shareholders rejected compensation packages for top executives, including a payout of as much as $178.6 million to CEO Pat Gelsinger. Shareholders cast 1.78 billion votes against executive compensation at the annual meeting. Shareholders cast 921.2 million votes in favor of the compensation. The vote is non-binding. Gelsinger has earned 1,711 times as…
Daily Mirror · May 17, 2022 When will the US lift Covid testing requirements for travellers? The US government is under pressure to lift all Covid travel restrictions, with hundreds of travel firms issuing a plea to end requirement for pre-departure testing
Benzinga · May 17, 2022 FDA Gives Nod To First Nonprescription COVID-19 Test That Also Detects Flu, RSV The FDA has authorized the first nonprescription test to detect Covid-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The test, called the Labcorp Seasonal Respiratory Virus RT-PCR DTC Test, was developed by Laboratory Corp of America Holdings (NYSE:LH). It can be sold directly to consumers online or at retail. A person can self-collect a nasal…