Long COVID patients left behind Experts tell Salon there aren't enough research funds to help figure out how to help long COVID patients Salon · Mar 16, 2023
Inflation Drives Up Fab Costs for Intel and Samsung by Billions of Dollars To address future demand for semiconductors amid severe chip shortages of 2020 – 2022, all leading chipmakers announced plans to build new fabs and even disclosed their estimated costs. But spiraled inflation, caused by the disruption of supply chains by the pandemic and then by the Russian war against Ukraine,… AnandTech · Mar 16, 2023
Short-sighted cloud migrations leave most CIOs trapped in technical debt Overburdening cloud technical debt is posing significant challenges for CIOs amid a period of budgetary constraints, according to new research. According to a new survey, 72% of CIOs said digital transformation progress has slowed as a result of mounting technical debt. SEE MORE Hyperscaler earnings 'highlight new era of maturity'… IT Pro · Mar 16, 2023
As bird flu continues to spread in the US and worldwide, what's the risk that it could start a human pandemic? 4 questions answered An outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza that started in 2021 has become the largest bird flu outbreak in history, both in the U.S. and worldwide. In the U.S. the virus has led to the destruction of millions of commercially raised chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese, and has killed thousands of… The Conversation · Mar 16, 2023
From perks to clothing: What Australian workers want has changed over 25 years Workers and work culture in generally have been evolving for years– and the pandemic has pressed fast-forward. The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023
Evictions have returned to — or exceeded — pre-pandemic levels With moratoriums long since over, many Americans are once again exposed to the threat of displacement. Axios · Mar 16, 2023
This new book is a guide to the 29 best nature hikes in and around Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA — Like many people during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mike Weilbacher was itching to just get out and take long walks in natural areas, state parks, and preserves. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 16, 2023
Cocaine smuggling and production at record high since pandemic retreat New UN report says there has been a 35% spike in 2020-21 in the production of coca, the drug’s base ingredient The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2023
Maternal deaths in the U.S. spiked in 2021, CDC reports After years of high rates, the country hit a new high during the pandemic, far exceeding rates in other developed nations. Black women are at especially high risk. WEKU · Mar 16, 2023
Looting and decay: how the pandemic wrought real damage to African heritage The Covid-19 pandemic will long be remembered for the lockdowns it imposed and the millions of lives it stole, particularly among the elderly. A recent Unesco report shows that it has also took a subtle yet large toll on our world heritage properties. The Conversation · Mar 15, 2023
NZ's evidence-based response to COVID has saved lives – we could do better when it comes to other major diseases As we emerge from the COVID pandemic, we’re grateful research evidence was there to guide us. The Conversation · Mar 15, 2023
‘Troubling’ messages showing No 10 pressure on BBC need investigating, say former staff BBC journalists asked to avoid term ‘lockdown’ in reporting at the start of the pandemic, leaked messages show The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt takes swipe at Matt Hancock's WhatsApp messages as he gives budget The former MP's messages sent to colleagues during the pandemic have recently been leaked Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2023
OPINION - Now we must tackle the next frontier in public health The pandemic changed our world, transforming our understanding of and attitude towards public health. As the first truly global pandemic of the modern era, the outbreak inspired a level of coordination and cooperation previously unseen between cities, as mayors, governors and municipal leaders looked less to national governments for guidance and… Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2023
Dynamite News · Mar 15, 2023 Study reveals pandemic stress had more impact on pregnant women According to a new study, COVID-19-related stress had a larger impact on the mental health of pregnant women during the pandemic than on those who were not. Read further on Dynamite News:
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2023 Zara Owner Inditex’s Profit Jump in First Year with Marta Ortega at Helm Zara owner Inditex on Wednesday posted a 27% net profit increase in 2022 as sales exceeded pre-pandemic levels in the first full year since Marta Ortega, daughter of founder Amancio Ortega, took over at the helm of the company. In-store and online sales for the world's biggest fashion retailer reached…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023 ‘I’d love to go back to work’: UK’s missing workers on their budget expectations Over-50s who dropped out of work since pandemic say better and quicker NHS treatment is needed
Los Angeles Times · Mar 14, 2023 Operators of upscale LA care facility charged in 14 COVID deaths LOS ANGELES — The operators of an upscale Los Angeles care facility for dementia patients were charged Tuesday with felony elder abuse and other criminal counts related to the deaths of an employee and thirteen residents during the early days of the pandemic.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023 BBC came under No 10 pressure to avoid using ‘lockdown’ in early pandemic, leak shows Exclusive: leaked emails and WhatsApp messages reveal reporters also told to be more critical of Labour
ABC News · Mar 14, 2023 COVID-19 photo essay reflects on the day our lives changed forever three years ago As COVID-19 sent shock waves around the world, a state of emergency was declared in Western Australia in March 2020. In the months that followed, our lives were drastically changed in ways previously unimaginable.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 14, 2023 Texas renters got unprecedented help during the pandemic. The Legislature is unlikely to extend it. Lawmakers will decide whether to keep protections that shielded tenants from eviction — or to ban them.
The Conversation · Mar 14, 2023 Pregnant during the pandemic: Long-term effects and the importance of social support The COVID-19 pandemic brought changes to many people’s daily lives, and resulted in high levels of mental health problems. The pandemic was especially difficult for pregnant people. New research investigates the long-term impact of the pandemic on pregnant and postpartum people and their infants.
Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2023 Medicaid health plans try to protect members — and profits — during unwinding The federal COVID-19 pandemic protections that have largely prohibited states from dropping anyone from Medicaid since 2020 helped millions of low-income Americans retain health insurance coverage — even if they no longer qualified — and brought the U.S. uninsured rate to a record low.
The Conversation · Mar 14, 2023 COVID, bird flu, mpox – a virologist on why we're seeing so many viruses emerge From the widespread outbreak of mpox (formerly called monkeypox) in 2022, to the evolving bird flu situation, to recent cases of Marburg virus in Equatorial Guinea, COVID isn’t dominating the headlines as much as it used to. Instead, we’ve been regularly hearing about outbreaks of newly emerging or re-emerging viruses.
Wales Online · Mar 14, 2023 Swansea city centre’s famous Reeds bakery closing after 100 years due to energy costs A reduction in footfall since the coronavirus pandemic has also been cited as one of the key reasons behind the closure