A roundup of national and international news related to COVID-19.
Josh Linehan
Posted inNew England
Vermont State Police: 2 dead, 1 injured in Alburgh shooting
The shooting, which was reported just before 10 p.m. Friday, took place outside the home of one of the people involved.
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Posted inNation & World
New virus variant casts pall, shocks health experts in South Africa
Nearly two years into the pandemic, the world is racing to contain omicron.
Posted inNation & World
New York declares COVID state of emergency as governments across globe race omicron variant
The U.K. also tightened up rules on mask-wearing and on testing of international arrivals after finding two cases of the new potentially more contagious omicron variant.
Posted inNation & World
COVID-19 variant spreads to more countries as world on alert
New cases were confirmed Saturday in Germany and Italy, with Belgium, Israel and Hong Kong also reporting that the variant has been found in travelers.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Czech President Zeman back in hospital, now with COVID-19
Czech President Milos Zeman has been readmitted to hospital after he tested positive for COVID-19, just hours after he had been discharged following more than a month’s treatment for an unspecified illness.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Who’s a hero? Some states, cities still debating hazard pay
While many workers deemed essential in their respective states have already pandemic hazard pay or hero pay, there are thousands more are still waiting for the same financial pat-on-the-back.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. to release 50 million barrels of oil to ease gas prices
Gasoline usually responds at a lag to changes in oil prices, and administration officials suggested this is one of several steps toward ultimately bringing down costs.
Posted inNation & World, News
Wisconsin man accused of killing 5 by plowing SUV into parade had just left domestic dispute
Police were drawing up 5 charges of intentional homicide against the Milwaukee man as at least 9 patients – most of them children – were listed in critical condition Monday.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Memorial honoring Challenger crew moved to more public spot
A memorial in Montpelier honoring the crew aboard the Challenger space shuttle has been moved to a new location.