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CDC: Covid may raise risk of diabetes in children
New York Times, Published on 08/01/2022
» Children who have recovered from Covid-19 appear to be at significantly increased risk of developing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.
Keep schools open
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/01/2022
» Re:. "Schools set to move back online amid virus threat," (BP, Jan 4). Although Omicron is spreading, I suggest moving to on-site classes rather than online, with precautions.
Omicron thwarts Grammys, Sundance amid variant surge
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» LOS ANGELES: The Grammy music awards and the renowned Sundance film festival fell victim Wednesday to Omicron's relentless march, as the variant's surge gathered pace in Europe.
The march towards legalisation
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/01/2022
» When Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn said he would explore ways to legalise the sale of e-cigarettes and vaping -- as many other countries have done -- since it poses less risk than conventional smoking, he also mentioned how e-cigarettes being sold online and on the black market damages the local tobacco market, leading to loss of 6 billion baht in income each year. Chaiwut's statements have stirred debate among supporters of e-cigarettes and anti-smoking campaigners.
Combat unready purchase
News, Postbag, Published on 02/01/2022
» Re: "Air Force eyes F-35 stealth jets", (BP, Dec 3).
Omicron spoiling US holiday economic comeback
AFP, Published on 01/01/2022
» WASHINGTON - Holiday events have been scrapped in droves, thousands of flights canceled, cruises are now off limits: the Omicron variant has wreaked havoc in the United States, and the new year could see more issues exacerbating the worker shortage and price increases.
Americans told to avoid cruise travel, even if vaccinated
AFP, Published on 31/12/2021
» NEW YORK - US health authorities on Thursday urged Americans to avoid cruise travel even if they are vaccinated, citing the surge in Covid-19 cases spurred by the Omicron variant.
Warriors-Nuggets postponed as Covid roils NBA
AFP, Published on 31/12/2021
» LOS ANGELES - The NBA's cancellation of Thursday's marquee matchup between Golden State and Denver because of the Nuggets' lack of available players sparked a sharp response from Warriors star Draymond Green.
COVID cases at record high in U.S., globally
Published on 30/12/2021
» Global and U.S. COVID-19 infections hit a record high over the past seven-day period, Reuters data showed on Wednesday, as the new Omicron variant raced out of control. - REUTERS
US hits new record for daily Covid cases: Johns Hopkins
AFP, Published on 29/12/2021
» WASHINGTON: The United States has reached its highest-ever average of new Covid cases, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, as the Omicron variant spread at a blistering pace.