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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Coronavirus, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 37,189 stories have been published about Coronavirus which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Coronavirus, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 37,189 stories have been published about Coronavirus which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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US & Canada · Saint PaulMore than 1 million Minnesotans have qualified for bonus checks to frontline workers to recognize their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the payments will be for less than $500, the governor’s office announced Monday. The state will start sending out the payments on Wednesday. The Legislature approved a total of $500 million for eligible applicants, and Gov. Tim Walz signed it into law in April.See the Story
Approved frontline workers to receive $487 bonus from state
55% Center coverage: 20 sources
Google · OntarioShopify, Google and Amazon are among the tech companies moving into new offices in downtown Toronto. The companies' leaders espouse hybrid or remote work arrangements that will have staff visiting an office much less frequently than pre-pandemic. The national downtown office vacancy rate was 9.4 per cent at the onset of the health crisis and has since risen to 16.9 per cent.See the Story
Why tech companies are opening new offices in Ontario despite allowing remote work
Coverage: 4 sources
US & Canada · SudburyThe union representing Fanshawe College faculty has filed a grievance with the school over its masking policy, saying the decision to abandon preventative COVID-19 measures has "created an unsafe work environment."See the Story
Fanshawe faculty union files grievance to bring masks back indoors
75% Left coverage: 4 sources
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Europe · GlasgowThe UK Government’s economic policies are “likely” to have caused a “great many more deaths” than the Covid-19 pandemic, an academic has claimed. Experts at Glasgow University and the Glasgow Centre for Population Health looked at data on deaths in the three countries over the period 2012 to 2019. In the space of eight years, almost 335,000 more deaths than expected were recorded across England, Wales and Scotland. The "not only shocking but shameful" statistic is thought to show the "damaging impact" of difficult economic situations caused by the government reducing public spending. Study found among those living in the 20 per cent most deprived areas of Scotland, rates of premature death increased by 6-7 per cent among males and females. Authors urged UK Government to implement measures to protect the most vulnerable in society.See the Story
UK economic policies likely to cause many more deaths than Covid, claims Scottish academic
57% Left coverage: 7 sources
Business · JapanA health ministry panel on Wednesday recommended approving Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. In January, Japan expanded use of the vaccine to those as young as 5 years old. Last month, health authorities started to adminster Pfizer and Moderna booster shots that target the omicron variant of virus.See the Story
Pfizer COVID vaccine clears Japan panel for use with young children
Coverage: 4 sources
GoogleWith Covid infection, it depends on how long it's been since you last had Covid. Different Covid variants may also cause you to experience different symptoms. Stay up-to-date on your Covid vaccines puts you at a decreased risk of severe illness.See the Story
Here's what might happen the second—or third—time you get Covid, experts say: 'There’s no guarantee'
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Asia · Hong KongTop income households now earn about 47 times more a month than the poorest, up from 34.3 times in 2019.See the Story
Gap between Hong Kong rich and poor widened by coronavirus crisis, charity says
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Coronavirus · MaharashtraNo fresh death linked to the infection was registered in the state. The death toll remained unchanged at 1,48,349. Maharashtra has 2,654 active COVID-19 cases. The highest - 795 - are in Mumbai, followed by 733 and 307 in Pune and Thane districts.See the Story
Maharashtra records 416 new coronavirus cases, zero death; active tally at 2,654
CoronavirusIn a new study, researchers reviewed the direct and indirect effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the COVID-19-induced pandemic on mental health.See the Story
What are the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and SARS-CoV-2 infection on mental health?
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Coronavirus · ItalyStay informed on the epidemic situation thanks to the updated balance of all Coronavirus cases in Italy. Here are the numbersSee the Story
Covid Italia, il bollettino del 5 ottobre: 42.225 nuovi casi e 43 decessi
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
CoronavirusCovid-19 infections have surged 14 per cent according to latest figures. New subvariants of the Omicron family show immune evasive ability. BQ1.1, derived from BA.5 and BA.2.75.2 are among the new subvariant scientists fear could drive a significant wave as colder weather persists.See the Story
‘Swarm’ of Covid subvariants could drive wave across Europe and US by end of November
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