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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tests positive for COVID-19

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has tested positive for the coronavirus, her office said Sunday evening. In a brief statement, her office said the New York City Democrat had received a positive test result without stating when the test was administered. "She is experiencing symptoms and recovering at home," it said. "The congresswoman received her booster shot this fall, and encourages everyone to get their booster and follow all [U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] guidance." Her Twitter […]

todayJanuary 9, 2022 1

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Life & Style

Multigenerational living and the changing landscape of the American family

Let’s face it: the American household is changing. For many, the traditional image of the nuclear family, with a mom, a dad, 2.5 kids, and maybe a dog or cat or two, simply no longer applies. In many ways, we’re returning to an older, more traditional household structure, with multiple generations living under the same roof. On the other hand, our changing culture is also expanding the definition of the American family to include bonds of connection that are different […]

todayMarch 20, 2021 9

In Your Home

How telemedicine is impacting hospitals in Indiana

Telemedicine has now become a mainstream delivery system in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic. Also known as telehealth, telemedicine allows patients to access healthcare safely, and from anywhere with a steady internet connection. Telemedicine technology has become so ubiquitous that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released a report on telehealth’s “meteoric rise” in the wake of COVID-19.  On a national scale, Indiana stands out as an unlikely leader in the realm of telemedicine; the […]

todayNovember 23, 2020 9

Business & Lifestyle

FDA fast-tracks 15-minute COVID-19 test

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration has fast-tracked the authorization of a COVID-19 test that could produce results in less than 15 minutes, the maker of the test said. The FDA granted the emergency use authorization Friday. Abbott Laboratories said the test can produce positive test results in 5 minutes and negative results in 13 minutes. The test is performed on the manufacturer's 7-pound ID NOW platform. "Because of its small size, it can be used in more […]

todayMarch 29, 2020 11

Business & Lifestyle

The week in business: throwing billions at the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic

By now, you probably know every detail about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak in the entire world and how it has engulfed 198 countries. The news channels are filled with stories about people practicing social distancing and living in isolation through this grim situation. The US is one of the worst-hit areas, with 68,000 people reportedly affected, with over 1,000 people dead. Under such a grave scenario, it’s only obvious that it’s economic conditions of the US will experience a negative […]

todayMarch 29, 2020 37

Decision 2020

New York postpones primaries due to coronavirus

ALBANY, N.Y. (UPI) -- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday the state will postpone its primary amid growing coronavirus cases. The decision will move the state's presidential preference primary from April 28 to June 23 when state legislative and congressional races were already being held, Cuomo said. The new date is more than two weeks after the June 9 deadline the Democratic National Committee has set for voting. With other states announcing postponement of primary elections earlier, a DNC spokesperson […]

todayMarch 28, 2020 3

Commentary

EDITORIAL: Ballot access campaigns for alternative parties are about to become much harder

(Heartland Newsfeed) -- As each state is slowly making restrictions on events with attendance over a specific threshold as the result of the COVID-19 coronavirus, those restrictions have a wide-spreading impact on alternative parties wishing to gain ballot access on the general election ballot in November. Thursday, a joint press release was pushed out jointly by Libertarian Party of Iowa chairman Mike Conner, Jr. and Iowa Green Party co-chair Erin Young regarding COVID-19 and how this will impact their candidate […]

todayMarch 13, 2020 10

Illinois

Illinois businesses buckle down amid growing coronavirus concerns

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) — As fears over the spread of the coronavirus grow, Illinois’ retail and service sectors are preparing for already thin profit margins getting thinner. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday the cancellation of the city's St. Patrick’s Day parades, turning away what Gov. J.B. Pritzker said brought more than a million people to the city. “We don’t take it lightly,” Lightfoot said. “Nonetheless, we concluded that holding a parade at this time posed an unnecessary risk to […]

todayMarch 12, 2020 26

Entertainment

E3 canceled due to coronavirus concerns

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- E3 2020 has been canceled due to public health concerns about the COVID-19 virus. The Entertainment Software Association announced Wednesday that the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), an annual video game trade show, will no longer take place June 9-11 in Los Angeles due to dangers posed by the coronavirus. "After careful consultation with our member companies regarding the health and safety of everyone in our industry -- our fans, our employees, our exhibitors, and our longtime […]

todayMarch 12, 2020 10

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