Millions in China lockdown over new COVID-19 threat
Millions in China lockdown over new COVID-19 threat
January 12, 2021
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China imposed new coronavirus curbs in areas near Beijing on Tuesday, putting 4.9 million people under lockdown as new infections raised worries about a second wave in a country that has mostly contained the disease. Share
What do the current mutations mean for the coronavirus pandemic?
What do the current mutations mean for the coronavirus pandemic?
January 12, 2021
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As it spreads, it s mutating, taking on new characteristics, that can make it harder to fight. New variants found in South Africa and the UK are more contageous - straining health services. Japan is trying to isolate a new variant from Brazil. There s no proof any of them are any deadlier, but the virus is constantly changing, and could eventually make vaccines less effective. Share
Factory activity rises to nearly 2.5-year high
Factory activity rises to nearly 2.5-year high
January 05, 2021
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U.S. factory activity accelerated to its highest level in nearly 2-1/2 years in December as the coronavirus pandemic continues to pull demand away from services towards goods, though spiraling new infections are causing bottlenecks in supply chains. Share
New state flag flies over Mississippi Capitol
New state flag flies over Mississippi Capitol
January 12, 2021
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Mississippi hoisted a new state flag without the Confederate battle emblem on Monday. The retired flag was the last state banner in the U.S. that included the divisive rebel symbol. Share
Australian regulator warning for Google, Facebook
Australian regulator warning for Google, Facebook
January 12, 2021
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Australia’s competition regulator has warned that planned laws to make the country the first in the world to force Google and Facebook to pay for news content were likely just the start of more regulation for digital platforms. Share