Tag Archives: Virus

Coronavirus: Workers to pay tax on tests by their employer 

Covid-19 tests are classed as a benefit, which means staff face a mounting tax bill, say critics.

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Stock rally stalls as focus turns to fresh coronavirus outbreaks 

US and European equities slip even as Chinese shares extend recent gains

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Virus is ‘spreading rapidly’ through Houston, says doctor 

Dr. Marc Boom, CEO of Houston Methodist in Houston, discusses the dramatic rise in patients since Memorial Day and why he is urging the public to wear masks when outside.

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Brazil’s President Bolsonaro Goes Through Another Coronavirus Scare 

Does Bolsonaro finally have the coronavirus,, after months of playing Russian roulette with Covid-19?

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Iran reports record one-day coronavirus death toll: Live updates 

Nearly 11.6 million people around the world diagnosed with COVID-19, and more than 537,000 have died.

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European soccer clubs face $4.5B income drop over next year 

European soccer clubs expect to lose $4.5 billion in revenue over the next year because of the coronavirus pandemic’

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Ravens quarterback to hold Florida social event amid virus 

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson announced he will hold his annual “Funday with LJ” event in Florida amid the state’s spike in coronavirus cases

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Surge In Coronavirus Cases Could Short-Circuit Economic Recovery 

Restaurants, retail shops, and other service industries are starting to bounce back from the deep recession. But those gains could be jeopardized by a rise in new coronavirus infections.

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Mayweather, MLS, NASCAR teams OK’d for loans 

Rapper Ice Cube, Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and longtime boxing promoter Bob Arum led a group of sports leagues, businesses and teams that navigated a federal loan program designed to help small businesses cope with the coronavirus pandemic.

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UK house prices in longest decline since 2010 after four consecutive monthly falls 

Average sale price dips 0.1 per cent in June as housing market recovers slowly from impact of coronavirus lockdown and fears over economy

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New York, Connecticut, New Jersey add 3 more states to mandatory quarantine restriction list 

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday announced that individuals traveling to their states from Delaware, Kansas and Oklahoma will be required to quarantine for 14 days — after the three states experienced a recent surge in coronavirus cases.

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Live Coronavirus Updates: Federal Workers in the U.S. Return to Offices 

The move could jeopardize progress in one of the few regions where the virus is declining: Washington. New data shows the pandemic’s disproportionate effect on Blacks and Latinos in the United States.

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Giant’s Chair’s 2020 Summer Playlist 

With everyone sequestered and self-quarantining due to the coronavirus, we’ve asked our favorite artists to come up with playlists that keep you entertained. Here is Kansas City emo band Giant’s Chair. Staying safe in the COVID era doesn’t have to mean playing safe when it comes to your sonic elixirs! Here’s a reckless…

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Coronavirus updates: Scientists call on WHO to recognize airborne threat; India’s cases surpass Russia’s 

The coronavirus has infected more than 11.47 million people around the world as of Monday, killing at least 534,784 people.

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Nick Cordero: Broadway actor dies aged 41 of coronavirus complications 

Nick Cordero suffered sepsis infections and mini-strokes and had a leg amputated while in hospital.

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