Top news of the week: 29.03.2022.
Coronavirus
As Covid precautions fall away across US, some experts advise against ‘wishful thinking’
Public health authorities suggest Americans need to prepare to pivot back even as they tire of the forever pandemic
Experts worry about how US will see next COVID surge coming
NEW YORK (AP) — As coronavirus infections rise in some parts of the world, experts are watching for a potential new COVID-19 surge in the U.S. — and wondering how long it will take to ...
US-backed group gets lifesaving meds to Ukrainians amid war
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of patients in Ukraine are receiving lifesaving medicines to treat HIV and opioid addiction through a U.S.-funded group still operating despite the Russian ...
AP-NORC poll: Low marks for Biden on economy as prices rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of Americans say they don't blame President Joe Biden for high gasoline prices, but they're giving his economic leadership low marks amid fears of inflation and ...
COVID-19 rates plunge as decision nears on US asylum limits
SOMERTON, Ariz. (AP) — One by one, a voice called out the names of 169 people just released by U.S. Border Patrol. Migrants rose from folding chairs in a clinic warehouse and walked to a ...
Britain closes in on deal with US to end tariffs on steel exports
Ministers from respective countries to meet in Baltimore to discuss potential trade agreement
Scientists worry virus variant may push up COVID cases in US
With coronavirus cases rising in parts of Europe and Asia, scientists worry that an extra-contagious version of the omicron variant may soon push cases up in the United States too. ...
Scientists Worry Virus Variant May Push Up COVID Cases In US
The U.S. will likely see an uptick in cases caused by the omicron descendant BA.2 starting in the next few weeks.