FDA commissioner sends Memorial Day weekend warning: 'Coronavirus is not yet contained'
May 26, 2020Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn on Sunday warned that the U.S. has to yet to contain the novel coronavirus, as states gradually reopen and people flock to parks and beaches during Memorial Day weekend. “With the country starting to open up this holiday weekend, I again remind everyone that the coronavirus is not yet contained,” Hahn said on Twitter. “It is up to every individual to protect themselves and their community,” he added. “Social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks protect us all.” The comments echoed messages health officials have emphasized in recent weeks as states gradually…
Overwhelming majority of publicly traded firms have not returned small-business loans: review
More than 80 percent of public companies that received loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) have kept the money, according to an analysis by market research firm FactSquared. Sixty-eight companies — out of 424 that received $1.35 billion in loans…
Amtrak Now Requires Face Masks, Including Florida Stations
ACROSS FLORIDA — Beginning on Monday, Amtrak is requiring all passengers to wear face masks while traveling to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. Amtrak customers must wear face masks over the nose and mouth in stations and when…
Confinement, immunité collective, méthode coréenne : à la recherche de la bonne stratégie
Le confinement a sauvé des vies mais son coût social et économique est lourd, trop selon certains. A l’autre extrême, laisser circuler le coronavirus en espérant une immunité collective est taxé de cynisme, car c’est se résoudre à des morts.…
Graham to release report on his probe into Russia investigation before election
Sen. Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin GrahamGraham to release report on his probe into Russia investigation before election White House withdraws ATF nominee after GOP pushback McConnell embraces subpoena of Obama-era officials MORE (R-S.C.) said Tuesday that he wants to release the…
Trump, GOP go all-in on anti-China strategy
Republicans are amplifying President TrumpDonald John TrumpBiden slams Trump in new ad: ‘The death toll is still rising.’ ‘The president is playing golf’ Brazil surpasses Russia with second-highest coronavirus case count in the world Trump slams Sessions: ‘You had no…
Senate leaves for break without passing Paycheck Protection Program fix
The Senate left for a weeklong Memorial Day recess without passing bipartisan legislation to make fixes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Senate GOP leadership began to “hotline” the legislation, a procedural move that allows them to see if any senator…
Trump to attend SpaceX launch in Florida
President TrumpDonald John TrumpREAD: The Hill’s interview with Anthony Fauci Trump’s routing number revealed as press secretary announces he’s donating quarterly salary to HHS: report Former White House aide won M contract to supply masks amid pandemic MORE will attend…
Remote working takes off for Twitter, Facebook, tech companies
Tech companies are leading the way on making the transition to remote work brought about by the coronavirus pandemic permanent. Mark ZuckerbergMark Elliot ZuckerbergHillicon Valley: Facebook permanently shifting thousands of jobs to remote work | Congressional action on driverless cars…
Paw Patrol: Puppy Rescued From Hole On Construction Site
TUCSON, AZ — Firefighters rescue more than just people, as evidenced by an unusual act of heroism displayed by Tucson’s Engine 8. On Tuesday, firefighters from Engine 8 responded to an under-construction property, where a puppy had fallen into a…
U.S. Coronavirus: States Reopen; Testing No Problem, Trump Says
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