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Is the Covid-19 pandemic ‘over’? Biden’s bold declaration raises questions

US President Joe Biden and WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus both recently expressed optimism that the Covid-19 crisis may be drawing to an end. But is the pandemic really a thing of the past?

France 24

Fauci tempers Biden’s declaration that pandemic is ‘over’

Not so fast, Mr. President. Outgoing presidential COVID adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci on Monday walked back President Joe Biden’s assertion that the coronavirus pandemic was “over.”

Tribune News Service

Medicaid enrollment soared by 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic – but a big decline could happen soon

Medicaid, the government-funded U.S. health insurer for people with low incomes, grew by about 25% between February 2020 and May 2022 as policies adopted at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic expanded the program’s reach.

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EU health regulator says COVID pandemic not over

An official at the European Union's drugs regulator said on Tuesday the COVID-19 pandemic was not over, contradicting U.S. President Joe Biden, and that a planned vaccination campaign in the region during the cold season was key to fighting it.

Reuters

Hotel that ceased operating during pandemic set to reopen under new ownership

Northop Hall Country House Hotel closed without notice during the first Covid lockdown letting down many brides

Birmingham Post

Number of global ultra high net worth individuals hits record high

Credit Suisse finds those with assets exceeding $50m total 218,200 after post-pandemic ‘explosion of wealth’

The Guardian - UK

Texas Sheriff Opens Criminal Investigation Into Migrants 'Lured Under False Pretenses' to Martha's Vineyard

Plus: Pentagon investigating U.S. propaganda on social media, 1,648 books banned last school year, and more...

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Stressed out, burned out and dropping out: Why teachers are leaving the classroom

Many school districts across the United States are in the midst of a crisis: a teacher shortage. Part of the problem is due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are other reasons why teachers are leaving their jobs at higher rates than before. On Aug. 29, 2022, SciLine interviewed Tuan…

The Conversation

What’s behind the collapse of growth stocks

And what makes it a “growth stock,” anyway?

Axios

Pained at any adverse comment against India: Dhankhar

Jagdeep Dhankhar said the pandemic made everyone aware of the strength the country possessed

The Hindu

Mild COVID significantly raises the chance of heart attack and stroke, US study finds

The big concern raised by this fresh study is that COVID could drive a new pandemic of cardiovascular disease over the coming years.

The New Daily

UN General Assembly: Who is attending, and what’s on the agenda?

World leaders will speak in person at the UN headquarters in New York for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Al Jazeera

Dutch king: 2023 budget contains 'unprecedented' measures to combat cost of living crisis

A "painful" cost of living crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine is hitting the Netherlands and the government plans an "unprecedented" package of measures aimed at restoring purchasing power, Dutch King Willem-Alexander said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Welsh may be taxed for holidays in Wales under new tourism levy proposals

The new tourism tax is designed to raise some money from the surge in visitors that have been coming to Wales since the coronavirus pandemic stopped international travel

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A Sneak Peek Of The Adorable Studio Ghibli Theme Park Is Here BRB, Booking Flights To Japan

Five years after it was first announced, the Studio Ghibli theme park finally has an open date and our eyeballs have also been blessed with a sneak peek of the precious place. I feel like this is the delightful, wholesome news the world deserves after a history-changing global pandemic —…

Bangkok Post

Cabinet approves longer stays for some visitors

The cabinet has approved an announcement extending the length of stay of visa-on-arrival and visa-exempt visitors, effective from Oct 1 until March 31, to aid the recovery of the tourism sector with the waning of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Reuters

COVID-19 pandemic remains a global emergency but end could be in sight: WHO

The coronavirus pandemic remains a global emergency but the end could be in sight if countries use the tools at their disposal, a spokesperson for the World Health Organisation told a briefing on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

China quarantine bus crash prompts outcry over 'zero COVID'

A nighttime bus crash that killed 27 people in southwest China this week has set off a storm of anger online over the harshness of the country’s strict COVID-19 policies

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Boeing: Mideast to Require 2,980 New Airplanes

The United States-based aviation giant, Boeing, forecasted that airline fleets will nearly double by 2041. Middle Eastern carriers have successfully managed through challenges brought on by the pandemic by adjusting their business models and increasing usage of freighters to maximize revenue. Looking ahead, the region’s fleet is forecasted to expand…

France 24

Biden's comments send Covid-19 vaccine maker stocks tumbling

US President Joe Biden's claim in a TV interview that "the pandemic is over" has triggered a sell-off, wiping over $10 billion off the market value of the main Covid-19 vaccine makers. Investors are worried about public apathy towards Covid and the resulting impact on demand for vaccines and boosters.…

The Conversation

How to disagree without making enemies in the age of the pandemic – tips from a psychologist

Have you ever been mocked or abused for your views on COVID? If so, you’re not alone. Anyone wishing to engage in an open dialogue surrounding the pandemic can often encounter a hostile climate, especially online.

WEKU

What to expect at this week's U.N. General Assembly

As leaders gather for the first all-in-person General Assembly since the pandemic, the war in Ukraine is a major focus. Secretary-General António Guterres has warned this is a time of "great peril."

WEKU

How Biden's declaring the pandemic 'over' complicates efforts to fight COVID

Biden's comments — made as officials try to convince Americans to get a new booster shot and the White House seeks $22 billion in new COVID funding — were "unfortunate," several epidemiologists said.

Reuters

Outbound Asian tourists to hit pre-pandemic levels by 2024-Agoda CEO

Asian tourists are only expected to resume international travel at pre-pandemic levels gradually, by 2024, the new chief executive of online travel agency Agoda said late on Monday.

Tribune News Service

Ask an expert: In the hybrid workplace, how can businesses support parents with young children?

The pandemic's tectonic shift in the workplace — making anywhere an office for most workers — has also given way to a change in mentality by employees. Kate Lister, president of Global Workplace Analytics, a San Diego firm that specializes in hybrid workplace strategies says employees are prioritizing their personal…

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